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Features
Family
Asteraceae
Native
China
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Bloom Season
Summer to fall
About King Size Apricot Aster Seeds
Callistephus chinensis
2 1/2"-3" double and semi-double blooms in shades of apricot.
Planting Aster
Plant Spacing
A group of 4 seeds every 12"
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
1/8"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | 1/8" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 4 seeds every 12" |
| Thinning | When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12" |
| Germination | 10-15 days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Mild Climates: Start in late summer for winter bloom. |
| Direct Sow | 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 65°F. Mild Climates: Sow in late summer for winter bloom. |
| Special Care | Mulch plants (avoid mulch touching stems) to help keep shallow aster roots consistently moist. Staking may be necessary. To reduce the possibility of common diseases, avoid wetting leaves when watering, and ensure good air circulation with proper thinning and spacing. |
| Growing & Harvesting | For longest vase life, harvest flower in the morning, choosing buds that have just begun to open. Change vase water frequently. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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9 reviews
- LinhVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/16/26Beautiful blooms
Everything germinated, I even got a hot pink in the mix. While they aren't "giant", maybe because I had sown them too closely, however, their frilly petals and soft peachy color is so lovely. Can't wait for more to bloom!
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests3/16/26Hey Linh,
We're so thrilled to hear about your beautiful King Size Apricot Aster Seeds blooming! It sounds like you got an amazing germination rate, and how exciting that you got a surprise hot pink in the mix - nature's little bonus! It sounds like yours are absolutely lovely! We can't wait for you to see even more blooms as the season continues. Keep on growing 🌻️
- TaylorVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/14/25Charming
Zone 8 western Oregon
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests9/15/25Hey Taylor,
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us. Your photos are gorgeous we can't thank you enough for sharing them with us and our fellow gardeners.
Keep on growing 🌻️
Wendi
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Epic Gardening/Botanical Interests - Leslie H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/8/255 Stars
very reliable germination. have got a lot of little seedlings, looking forward to the blooms.
- Olga B.Rated 5 out of 5 stars4/1/255 Stars
Basically 100% germination rate on this Apricot Aster seeds. I am amazed. Next time I’ll plant one seed per cell so I don’t have to split the seedlings. Can’t wait to see how these plants will turn out!
- Kristin L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/9/255 Stars
I’m in zone 6b and haven’t started the seeds yet. The packet is gorgeous and I look forward to the plants