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Powderpuff Aster Seed Starter Grow Kit

BOTANICAL NAMECallistephus chinensis

USD 10.99

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Powderpuff asters open into soft, pompom blooms in late summer, carrying color right through when most flowers fade.

GERMINATION7-14 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun (6-8 hours daily)

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Germination01

7-14 days

Light02

Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)

Temperature03

65-75F

Hardiness04

USDA Zones 3-10 (Outdoor); All Zones (Indoor)

THE PLANT NOTEBOOK

Powderpuff Aster care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Callistephus chinensis
Common names
China Aster
Family
Asteraceae
Genus
Callistephus
Species
C. chinensis
01

Start growing

Full sun. Do not plant in same spot two years in a row (disease).

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Growing with your kit

The Seeds In A Cup® kit features these for their unique 'double' flower anatomy.

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Propagation

Seed.

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Seasonal growth & harvest

Blooms late summer to frost.

05

Growing conditions

Cool summer regions.

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Weather & tolerances

Light frost.

07

Pests & plant health

Aster yellows, fusarium wilt.

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Plant safety

Safe.

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Botanical features

Annual with large, shaggy, double blooms resembling powder puffs.

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Varieties

‘Powderpuff’, ‘Matsumoto’.

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Garden & everyday uses

Cut flowers (very long lasting)

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Native range & distribution

Native to China and Korea.

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Conservation

Secure.

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Name origins

Greek ‘kallistos’ (most beautiful) + ‘stephos’ (crown).

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History

Introduced to Europe by Jesuit missionaries in the 1730s.

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Powderpuff asters open into soft, pompom blooms in late summer, carrying color right through when most flowers fade. How to grow Powderpuff Aster from seed Sow your seeds at the depth listed on the included instruction card and cover lightly. Then set the clear humidity lid on top to hold warmth and moisture. Keep the planter warm and in bright light, and mist the surface whenever it begins to dry. When your Powderpuff Aster sprouts appear, remove the lid and move it to your brightest window or under a grow light. Once seedlings have their second set of true leaves, pot them up or move them outdoors after your last frost. Powderpuff Aster at a glance Botanical name: Callistephus chinensis Germination: 7-14 days at 65-75F USDA zones: USDA Zones 3-10 (Outdoor); All Zones (Indoor) Mature size: 18-30 inches Sunlight: Full Sun (6-8 hours daily) Seeds included: 10-20 seeds Frequently asked questions What's included in the Powderpuff Aster Seed Starter Grow Kit? How do I grow Powderpuff Aster from seed? Moisten the included soil, sow your Powderpuff Aster seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit. How long do Powderpuff Aster seeds take to germinate? Powderpuff Aster seeds typically sprout in 7-14 days at 65-75F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions. Does this kit use real potting soil? What if my seeds don't sprout?
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How do I grow Powderpuff Aster from seed?

Moisten the included soil, sow your Powderpuff Aster seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.

How long do Powderpuff Aster seeds take to germinate?

Powderpuff Aster seeds typically sprout in 7-14 days at 65-75F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.

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