Callistephus chinensis 'Red Ribbon'
Short code: 2021
Height:
25cm/10"
Description:
A compact bedding Aster with red and white cushion shaped bicolor flowers.
Common name: Aster
Awards:
Fleuroselect Novelty Award |
Sowing/Growing information | |
Sowing | Sow the seed on the surface of a moist seed sowing compost in a 286 plug tray or slightly larger unit and cover with vermiculite to a depth of approximately 3 to 4 mm. Propagate at 18 to 20C and germination should take place after 10 to 14 days. Maintain a temperature of 15C after germination. |
Growing | Continue to grow the seedlings on at 15C until they are established and fill the tray. Transfer to a 12 pack, 6 pack or 9cm pot and continue to grow on at 10 to 15C. Early February sowings will result in flowering plants for sale in late April / May. Later sowings made in April can be potted on into 1 litre pots for sales of more established flowering plants in late June. |
Flowering Period | June to August |
Hardiness | Half Hardy Annual |
Cropping | - |
Classification | |
Product | Seeds |
Genus | Callistephus |
Variety | Red Ribbon |
Groups | |
Containers & Baskets | YES |