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Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: surface sow and keep moist, requires light for germination

Native to: China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Inner Mongolia, Manchuria, Primorye, Xinjiang

Introduced to: Austria, Baltic States, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, East Himalaya, El Salvador, France, Germany, Great Britain, Honduras, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jawa, Kazakhstan, Korea, Krym, Laos, Myanmar, New York, Niue, North Caucasus, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Taiwan, Transcaucasus, Trinidad-Tobago, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yugoslavia

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***Callistephus chinensis 'Powderpuffs'* *Callistephus chinensis***

'Powderpuffs'

Powderpuff Aster

In Stock: 1.672 lb (Total:1.672lb)

Callistephus chinensis Powderpuffs

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Details

Germination:

91%

Germination test:

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Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

211,246

Quantity:

1.67 lb

Collected in:

Oregon

Crop year:

2008

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

17725

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: surface sow and keep moist, requires light for germination

Native to: China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Inner Mongolia, Manchuria, Primorye, Xinjiang

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Introduced

Discover the captivating charm of Callistephus chinensis 'Powderpuffs'—a delightful cultivar of China Aster celebrated for its stunning, fully double blooms that mimic the soft allure of fluffy powder puffs. Adorned in an array of vibrant hues like pink, purple, white, and rose, these flowers grace your garden with splendor from mid-summer to early fall. With an impressive height of 1-3 feet and a bushy, compact habit, 'Powderpuffs' Asters are perfect for enhancing beds, borders, and pollinator gardens, while being irresistible to bees and butterflies. Their lance-shaped, serrated foliage adds texture to any landscape.

Ideal for cut flowers, 'Powderpuffs' thrive in full sun and well-draining soil, showcasing remarkable resilience. Whether you opt for direct sowing in early spring or indoor starting 6-8 weeks before the last frost, these stars glimmer with minimal effort. Space them 6-12 inches apart, and with regular watering and deadheading, you'll extend their blooming season. Revolutionizing the cut flower industry with their star-like brilliance, 'Powderpuffs' promise perennial joy and effortless beauty in your garden.