China Aster 'Hulk'
Callistephus chinensis
| Family: | Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Callistephus (kal-LISS-steff-us) (Info) |
| Species: | chinensis (chi-NEN-sis) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Hulk |
| Synonym: | Aster chinensis |
| Synonym: | Aster sinensis |
Category:
Annuals
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Smooth
This plant is resistant to deer
Foliage Color:
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness:
Not Applicable
Where to Grow:
Can be grown as an annual
Danger:
Bloom Color:
Gold (yellow-orange)
Green
Bloom Characteristics:
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Salt Lake City, Utah
Gardeners' Notes:
No details have been posted.
