Aster "King Size" Apricot, 750 Seeds
Aster "King Size" Apricot, 750 Seeds
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Aster "King Size" Apricot, 750 Seeds
Aster "King Size" Apricot, 750 Seeds

Aster "King Size" Apricot, 750 Seeds

Callistephus Chinensis

$28.00
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Aster King Size Apricot

(Callistephus chinensis)

Why we love this flower:

Uses: Cut flower, late-summer color, pollinator magnet

King Size Apricot produces lush, fully double blooms in warm apricot tones with golden undertones that shift with the light. The large, ruffled flowers sit atop tall, straight stems perfect for cutting and late-season color. Blooming when many other flowers fade, this variety brings a soft glow to borders and bouquets from summer through fall.

PLANT DETAILS

Aster King Size Apricot (Callistephus chinensis)

Flower Facts

Zones: Annual

Bloom Time: Mid-summer - Frost

Height: 24 - 36 in

Spread: 12 - 18 in

Cut Flower: Long stems, excellent vase life

Attraction: Butterflies, bees

Resistance: Good against heat when well-watered

Planting Instructions

Start indoors 6 - 8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after danger of frost

Sow 18 in deep; keep evenly moist

Germination: 10 - 14 days

Thin or transplant 12 - 18 in apart

Growing Tips

Full sun to partial shade

Rich, well-drained soil

Water consistently to avoid stress

Remove spent blooms to extend flowering

Why Grow Aster King Size Apricot

King Size Apricot offers elegant, late-season color with a vintage glow perfect for floral arrangements or garden edges when other blooms have passed.

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