{"product_id":"magenta-china-aster-seeds-callistephus-chinensis","title":"Magenta China Aster Seeds – Callistephus chinensis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🪴 Cultivate Your Garden with Quality Seeds - Affordable and Bursting with Life! 🌱\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/5036\/4180\/files\/flower_1024x1024.jpg?v=1768540668\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(63, 98, 30);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagenta China Aster Seeds – Callistephus chinensis – Large Double Purple-Pink Blooms for Cut Flowers \u0026amp; Garden Borders.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(63, 98, 30);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(3, 3, 3);\"\u003e🌸 Giant, Pom-Pom Like Blooms in Magenta-Purple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChina Aster is a classic garden annual that produces some of the largest, most impressive blooms you can grow from seed. This double-flowering variety features densely packed, layered magenta-purple petals that form a large, pom-pom-like flower. Each bloom can reach 3–4 inches in diameter, creating a stunning visual impact in the garden or in a vase. China Asters bloom from mid-summer until frost, providing a long season of color. They are also one of the best cut flowers you can grow, with stems that hold their blooms for up to 2 weeks in a bouquet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(134, 110, 60);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱How to Plant \u0026amp; Grow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(82, 144, 44);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Full sun (6+ hours of direct sun per day). Will tolerate light shade but will flower less intensely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(82, 144, 44);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH. Does not tolerate heavy clay or waterlogged roots. (Important: Do not plant in soil where asters or other members of the daisy family have grown recently to avoid wilt disease.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(82, 144, 44);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 7–14 days at 70–75°F (21–24°C). Darkness aids germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(82, 144, 44);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 90–120 days from seed to flower.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(82, 144, 44);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e 18–30 inches (1.5–2.5 feet). Spread: 12–18 inches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(134, 110, 60);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📏\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(208, 151, 6);\"\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Seeding Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space plants 12 to 15 inches apart for full growth and good air circulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Density (Per Square Foot):\u003c\/strong\u003e For a row, sow 4–6 seeds per linear foot.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e ¼ inch (0.6 cm) deep. Cover seeds lightly with soil.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📅 \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(32, 112, 177);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Calendar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 220.75px;\" cellspacing=\"0\" border=\"0\" class=\"MsoNormalTable\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.9104%; text-align: center; height: 55.1875px;\" valign=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.1935%; text-align: center; height: 55.1875px;\" valign=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorthern States(3–5)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.5233%; text-align: center; height: 55.1875px;\" valign=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid-Atlantic 6–7)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.3728%; text-align: center; height: 55.1875px;\" valign=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouthern States(8–9)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.9104%; text-align: center; height: 55.1875px;\" valign=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold Stratification Start\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.1935%; text-align: center; height: 55.1875px;\" valign=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecember – January\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.5233%; text-align: center; height: 55.1875px;\" valign=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecember – January\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.3728%; text-align: center; height: 55.1875px;\" valign=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJanuary – February\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.9104%; text-align: center; height: 55.1875px;\" valign=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart Indoors (after strat)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.1935%; text-align: center; height: 55.1875px;\" valign=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate February – Early March\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.5233%; text-align: center; height: 55.1875px;\" valign=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate February – Early March\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.3728%; text-align: center; height: 55.1875px;\" valign=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate February – Early March\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.9104%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransplant Outdoors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.1935%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid – Late May\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.5233%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly – Mid May\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.3728%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate March – Early April\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 55.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.9104%; text-align: center; height: 55.1875px;\" valign=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect Sow (fall)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.1935%; text-align: center; height: 55.1875px;\" valign=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid – Late October\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.5233%; text-align: center; height: 55.1875px;\" valign=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate October – Early November\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.3728%; text-align: center; height: 55.1875px;\" valign=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly – Mid November\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(177, 148, 16);\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(5, 5, 5);\"\u003eImportant Note:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAster seeds require\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to germinate. They must experience a period of cold, moist conditions to break dormancy. See instructions below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(177, 148, 16);\"\u003e🧑🌾 Step-by-Step Planting Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(133, 169, 71);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors (Recommended for all zones):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill seed trays with moist, well-draining seed-starting mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow seeds ¼ inch deep. Cover lightly with soil. (Seeds germinate best in darkness.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the tray in a warm area (70–75°F). Keep soil moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeedlings emerge in 7–14 days. Move to a bright location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter 4–6 weeks, harden off seedlings over 5–7 days before transplanting outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(133, 169, 72);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Sow (Best for Zones 8–10):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e           \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWait until soil temperature reaches 60°F (15°C) and all frost danger has passed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePrepare a well-drained bed in full sun. Remove weeds and loosen soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSow seeds ¼ inch deep, spacing seeds 2–3 inches apart in rows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater gently to avoid washing seeds away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAfter 3–4 weeks, thin seedlings to 12–15 inches apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(133, 169, 72);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOngoing Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatering: Water regularly until established. Once mature, water at the base of the plant to avoid wetting the foliage. Wet leaves can lead to fungal diseases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFertilizing: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at planting time. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers (can cause excessive leaf growth and fewer flowers).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeadheading: Remove spent blooms to encourage continuous blooming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStaking: Large-flowered varieties may need staking to prevent stems from bending under the weight of the blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisease Prevention: Avoid overhead watering. Plant in a location with good air \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecirculation. Do not plant in the same spot where asters have grown in the past 2–3 years to prevent wilt disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/5036\/4180\/files\/3_e5881996-c859-49b3-8846-557f4099ccf2_600x600.png?v=1779434575\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(131, 125, 58);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🚚\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(19, 18, 17);\"\u003eFast Shipping for You! 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