Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Callistephus (kal-LISS-steff-us) (Info) Species: chinensis (chi-NEN-sis) (Info) Cultivar: Early Charm
Category: Annuals
Height: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing: 6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness: Not Applicable
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Danger: Pollen may cause allergic reaction N/A
Bloom Color: Pink Rose/Mauve Red Coral/Apricot Bright Yellow Dark Blue Blue-Violet Violet/Lavender Purple Dark Purple/Black White/Near White Cream/Tan
Bloom Time: Late Spring/Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Blooms repeatedly
Foliage: Herbaceous Blue-Green Smooth-Textured
Other details: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds This plant is suitable for growing indoors Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season Flowers are good for cutting Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline) 8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)
Propagation Methods: From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked From seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; direct sow after last frost From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel By simple layering
Seed Collecting: Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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