Aster

Written by our research team, this reference contains the essential information for growing China aster (Callistephus) from seed. Read more for a successful harvest!

Technical growing guide to producing premium quality China Aster (Callistephus chinensis) cut flowers from seed, from the Johnny's Flower Research Team.

Profitable margins at the market rely on building efficiencies into the bouquet-making and operation, plus branding that emphasizes "couture" over "commodity." Here's advice from 3 professional flower farmers on how to convey the inherent value of your bouquets through method and presentation.

A visual celebration of the beautiful, abundant, and unexpected floral design elements that seem to explode during that wonderful transitional time between summer and fall. Enjoy over two dozen examples of regional floral designs using flowers, foliages, herbs, seeds, pods, edibles and vines from across the creative, wide-ranging Slow Flowers Community.

Visit with flower farmers across diverse planting zones, ecoregions, and cultural conditions to learn their succession-planting formulas and gain new insight into this versatile method for producing even more flowers this coming season. Includes tips and recommended approaches for scheduling and planning, sowing frequency, record-keeping, and favorite crops and varieties for succession-planting success.

See this addition to our Aster assortment and learn about the advantages of this variety, including its vigor, uniformity, and lovely pale pink color.