China asters (Callistephus chinensis) in pompon, plume and single forms — a wave of daisy-like colour from late summer into autumn, and a favourite for cutting.
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Shop nowChina asters bring a wave of daisy-like colour just when the garden needs it — late summer into autumn — in pompon, ostrich-plume and single forms. Browse the Callistephus chinensis group within our flower seed range; they're a favourite for cutting. New to flowers from seed? Our flower growing guide walks you through it.
Time them for autumn. Successional sowings stretch the display for weeks — the calendar shows when.
Long, strong stems and a long vase life make asters a cutting-garden staple alongside the rest of our cut flowers. Their open, nectar-rich blooms also feed late-season pollinators, and compact types suit our container range.
Sow indoors in spring and plant out after frost, or sow direct into warm soil. Grow them in fresh ground each year and water at the base to avoid disease; our watering guide and hardening-off guide both help.
Building a cutting patch? Asters extend the season long after summer annuals fade.
Popular flower categories: Callistephus chinensis · Cut Flowers · Pollinator Flowers · Container Flowers · Zinnia
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When do I sow asters?
Indoors in spring to plant out after frost, or sow direct once the soil is warm.
When do asters flower?
From late summer into autumn, filling the gap as summer annuals fade.
Are asters good for cutting?
Yes — long stems and a long vase life make them a cutting-garden staple.
Why did my asters wilt or collapse?
Aster wilt is soil-borne — grow them in fresh ground each year and water at the base.
Are they good for pollinators?
Yes — their open blooms are a valuable late-season nectar source.
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