Summer Aster - Silvery Rose

Summer aster 'Silvery Rose' – peony-like flowers in soft pink-purple
Callistephus chinensis
Height: approx. 100 cm

'Silvery Rose' is a magnificent summer aster with peony-like flowers in a silky pink-purple shade . The flowers give a romantic and elegant expression in the garden and are just as beautiful in flowerbeds as in bouquets . The tall plant makes an impressive impression and also works well as a background plant in mixed plantings.

Culture:

• Sowing time: March–April, indoors

• Sowing depth: about 0.5 cm – sow shallowly and cover lightly

• Germination time: 10–18 days

• Transplanting: Once the plants have grown, plant them in nutrient-rich soil.

• Planting out: When the risk of night frost is over

• Plant distance: 30 cm

• Row spacing: 50 cm

• Location: Sun to partial shade

• Care: Remove wilted flowers for longer flowering

Plant info:

• Flowering time: July–October

• Color: Light pinkish purple

• Growth habit: Free-standing, upright

• Use: Flowerbed, cut flower

A hardy and easy-to-grow summer beauty that offers a burst of color well into autumn – perfect for those who want to create romantic seas of flowers and luxurious bouquets!