Aster "Contraster Red"
Low china aster "Contraster Red" - Callistephus chinensis.
Magnificent undersized variety with original striped inflorescences.
The plant is compact, about 25 cm high, with a large number of lateral shoots. Inflorescences are peony-shaped, flat-round, red with white stripes of different widths along the entire length of the reed petals.
Blooms profusely from July until frost.
It is used in prefabricated flower beds, on discounts, for borders and mini-bouquets.
Agricultural technology.
Chinese aster prefers an open sunny place, but also tolerates partial shade. Grows best in light, fertile soils. Does not tolerate the introduction of organic fertilizers in the year of planting.
Seeds are sown from mid-March to April. The depth of seed placement is 0.5 cm. At a temperature of +20 ° C, seedlings appear on the 7-14th day. After 3-4 weeks, the crops dive and grow at a temperature of + 12 + 15 ° C. Seedlings are planted in the ground in the second half of May, the distance between plants is 20 cm.
1,0 g = 450-480 seeds.
Magnificent undersized variety with original striped inflorescences.
The plant is compact, about 25 cm high, with a large number of lateral shoots. Inflorescences are peony-shaped, flat-round, red with white stripes of different widths along the entire length of the reed petals.
Blooms profusely from July until frost.
It is used in prefabricated flower beds, on discounts, for borders and mini-bouquets.
Agricultural technology.
Chinese aster prefers an open sunny place, but also tolerates partial shade. Grows best in light, fertile soils. Does not tolerate the introduction of organic fertilizers in the year of planting.
Seeds are sown from mid-March to April. The depth of seed placement is 0.5 cm. At a temperature of +20 ° C, seedlings appear on the 7-14th day. After 3-4 weeks, the crops dive and grow at a temperature of + 12 + 15 ° C. Seedlings are planted in the ground in the second half of May, the distance between plants is 20 cm.
1,0 g = 450-480 seeds.
Eng.: China aster. Suom.: Kiinanasteri. Sven.: Sommaraster.