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Seed Germination Kit
Powderpuff Aster Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMECallistephus chinensis
USD 10.99
100 in stock
Powderpuff asters open into soft, pompom blooms in late summer, carrying color right through when most flowers fade.
GERMINATION7-14 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun (6-8 hours daily)
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Light02
Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
Temperature03
65-75F
Hardiness04
USDA Zones 3-10 (Outdoor); All Zones (Indoor)
THE PLANT NOTEBOOK
Powderpuff Aster care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Callistephus chinensis
- Common names
- China Aster
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Callistephus
- Species
- C. chinensis
Start growing
Full sun. Do not plant in same spot two years in a row (disease).
Growing with your kit
The Seeds In A Cup® kit features these for their unique 'double' flower anatomy.
Propagation
Seed.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Blooms late summer to frost.
Growing conditions
Cool summer regions.
Weather & tolerances
Light frost.
Pests & plant health
Aster yellows, fusarium wilt.
Plant safety
Safe.
Botanical features
Annual with large, shaggy, double blooms resembling powder puffs.
Varieties
‘Powderpuff’, ‘Matsumoto’.
Garden & everyday uses
Cut flowers (very long lasting)
Native range & distribution
Native to China and Korea.
Conservation
Secure.
Name origins
Greek ‘kallistos’ (most beautiful) + ‘stephos’ (crown).
History
Introduced to Europe by Jesuit missionaries in the 1730s.
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How do I grow Powderpuff Aster from seed?
Moisten the included soil, sow your Powderpuff Aster seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.
How long do Powderpuff Aster seeds take to germinate?
Powderpuff Aster seeds typically sprout in 7-14 days at 65-75F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup® product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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