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Aster ‘Classic Salmon Rose’ - Limited stock

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🌸 Aster ‘Classic Salmon Rose’ – Elegant Blooms for Late Season Color

Add a touch of vintage charm to your garden with Aster 'Classic Salmon Rose'.
This tall, upright annual produces large, double blooms in soft salmon-pink tones—perfect for cut flower arrangements, cottage gardens, and late-season colour. With strong stems and a long flowering window, it’s a favourite among florists and growers seeking structure, elegance, and reliable performance.

  • Botanical Name: Callistephus chinensis 'Classic Salmon Rose'
  • Height & Spread: 60–75cm tall × 30cm wide
  • Position: Full sun
  • Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
  • Flowering Period: Late summer to early autumn
  • Uses: Cut flowers, cottage gardens, seasonal borders, floral arrangements
  • Other Names: China Aster, Princess Aster
  • Approx: 0.50g/25 seeds per pkt 

Why You'll Love It:

  • Large, double pom-pom blooms in soft salmon-pink
  • Excellent for cutting and arranging
  • Long flowering season with strong stems
  • Adds height and structure to garden beds
  • Easy to grow and low maintenance

 

🌿 Growing Instructions (Care Guide)

🌞 Sunlight:
Plant in full sun for best flowering and sturdy stems.

🌱 Soil:
Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Enrich with compost before planting.

🌱 Sowing Instructions:

  • Sow indoors from late winter to early spring, or directly after last frost
  • Cover seeds lightly (2–3mm deep)
  • Germinates in 7–14 days at 20–25°C
  • Space plants 25–30cm apart

💧 Watering:
Keep soil evenly moist during establishment. Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal issues.

✂️ Maintenance:

  • Deadhead regularly to prolong blooming
  • Stake taller plants if needed
  • Rotate planting location yearly to avoid soil-borne diseases

🌼 Tip:
Perfect for late-season bouquets and floral displays. Combine with cosmos, zinnias, or snapdragons for a vibrant cutting garden.


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