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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
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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.
