50+ Aster Double Gremlin Red Seeds-Callistephus Chinensis-Great for cutting gardens,borders,flower beds,containers and mass planting-B238
50+ Aster Double Gremlin Red Seeds-Tall Callistephus Chinensis- Tiger Paw Aster-Great for cutting gardens, borders, flower beds,containers and mass plantings-B238
This Annual grow quickly from flower seeds and bloom heavily, and these Tiger Paw Asters are no exception. Start the Aster seeds to grow this tall Gremlin variety that has large, double blooms of red. Aster Callistephus makes a great cut flower with long, strong stems and a long vase-life. Aster Gremlin Double Dark Red Callistephus Chinensis is a tall, flowering annual plant. This variety of China Aster is also called Tiger Paw Aster for its flowers with curved petals that look like a tiger's paw. Aster Gremlin is easy to start from seeds, and once established, this China Aster features medium-green foliage with oval-shaped leaves and produces large, double, Red flowers. The fragrant flowers begin to appear in summer, and Aster Gremlin blooms non-stop until first frost attracting butterflies and bees. Aster Gremlin Dark Red is a fantastic flower for cutting gardens, borders, flower beds, containers, and mass plantings.
Callistephus Chinensis grows best in full or partial shade and thrives in rich, moist, but well drained soil resisting drought and heat. Tiger Paw Aster makes an excellent cut flower with a long vase life. Growing Aster Callistephus: Sow Aster seeds indoors in the spring. Press the flower seeds into the soil and lightly cover them. Transplant Aster plants outside once frost danger has passed. They prefer well-drained soil and a full sun to partial shade position.
Season: Annual
Hardiness Zones: 3 - 9
Height: 30 inches
Bloom Season: Mid summer to fall
Bloom Color: Red
Environment: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Well-drained, rich, deep, light soil, pH 6.0 - 6.5
Temperature: 60 - 70 F
Average Germ Time: 7 - 21 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Cover seed with topsoil thinly after sowing
Sowing Rate: 3 - 5 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep soil slightly moist but not wet
Plant Spacing: 18 inches