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Callistephus chinensis

Family Compositae
Plant Type annual
Zone USDA:   5a - 11   RHS:   H - FT   EGF:   H1 - G2   Australia:   1 - 5  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 20 - 90 cm (0.5 - 3 ft)
Spread 25 - 45 cm (10 - 18 in)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The annual Callistephus chinensis (China aster) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and white blossoms during early summer to late autumn. The matte foliage is medium green in colour and medium in texture.
Typical Uses Annual, bedding plant, border, container and cut flowers.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.