Aster NEW Syringa Terra-cotta

Aster Syringa Terracotta

Discover Aster Syringa Terracotta, a striking variety known for its warm terracotta hues and delicate blooms. Perfect for adding a unique touch to garden beds and borders, this low-maintenance plant offers long-lasting color and texture throughout the season. Learn essential growing and care tips to make the most of this beautiful flower.

Callistephus chinensis Syringa is delightful large and excellent packed blossoms, similar as chrysanthemum, but much more beautiful!

XXL flower diameter of approx. 12-15 cm, plant height approx. 60-70 cm! Plants with nice pyramidal growth and outstanding strong flower stems. Surpass all sets of previous series on the market in terms of durability.

Flower type - chrysanthemum-shaped.

• From sowing to flowering: 110-120 days, short-day plant
• Indoor/greenhouse sowing: starting from March, or sow directly outdoors in beds at the end of April to early May
• Height: 60-70 cm
• Germination: germinates in 3-7 days at 21-22 °C, then reduce to 8-12 °C
• Sowing depth: 0.5 cm, cover lightly with vermiculite, requires warmth and light, keep seeds slightly moist at all times
• Seedling fertilization: fertilize seedlings after 10 days with a 0.1% potassium nitrate solution, later with calcium nitrate and a soluble complete fertilizer
• Planting site: sunny, well-drained, nutrient-rich, and moderately fertile soil
• For pollinators: attractive, beneficial
• Cold resistance: cold-hardy. Asters tolerate cold and can withstand light frost for a short time (hardened seedlings down to -3 °C, mature plants up to -6 °C)
• Use: cut flower

IMPORTANT: Before planting, harden off seedlings and acclimate them to outdoor conditions.