Callistephus chinensis

‘King Size Apricot’

KING SIZE APRICOT CHINA ASTERS

Callistephus chinensis ‘King Size Apricot’
KING SIZE APRICOT CHINA ASTERS

Huge, fluffy doubles of soft apricot-pink, make Callistephus chinensis ‘King Size Apricot’ a triumph of the cut flower industry.

King size soft peachy-apricot

Soft peachy-apricot-pink tones are a whole new breakthrough, while “King Size” really describes the whopping size of the flowers across the whole King Size range of China Asters.

Commercial cut flower from Holland

Because Callistephus chinensis ‘King Size Apricot’ is one of the latest and most spectacular products from a big breeding programme, and has taken the Dutch flower farmers by storm.

Excellent performer

Because it has also been bred for hardiness, disease resistance, and profuse commercial flowering,  plus size, ‘King Size Apricot’ performs with excellence in the home garden, as well as on a commercial cut flower farm.

Perfect for garden & pots plus commercial farm

And it is perfect to grow in both garden and pots.
Plus you can dazzle friends with the size and remarkable colour of these lovely flowers.

Sowing for commercial cut flower crops

Commercial cut flower farmers like to sow the seeds in autumn, for flower production early in spring; then sow in spring for summer production; and sow in early summer for autumn blooms.
It then continues to bloom right through for many months.

Cut & come again plant

The more you cut the flowers – the more each plant blooms.
It is as simple as that.

Quick & easy from seed to flower

Callistephus chinensis ‘King Size Apricot’ is very easy and quickly grown from seed to flower.
So you can have it in flower in just 90 days from sowing the seed.

Happily sown directly into the garden or flower field

It germinates rapidly and generously from seed, and can be happily sown directly into the garden or flower field.

Easy to grow in the garden

Plant ‘King Size Apricot’ in Sun to a little Part Shade.
Where it is perfect for both pot display and garden, as well as providing armloads of superb cut flowers for vases.

Water efficient

And perfectly happy with average garden watering, and well-drained soil.
With an occasional deep watering as hot weather requires.

Prolific blooming annual Approx. 75cm. High x 25cm Wide of upright stems and foliage..

SEED SOWING ADVICE: QUICK & EASY

Suitable for beginners & gardening with kids

Sow directly in the garden / field in winter-early spring.
OR
Sow any time indoors in a punnet, whenever suitable temperatures can be provided (18-21°C ).
Callistephus chinensis (China Asters) germinate easily both in the garden and indoors.

Sow indoors for early & quick plants: First sow the seeds on the surface of good quality seed raising mix.
Now only barely cover the seeds with mix / vermiculate / fine grit to a maximum of their own diameter. Because these seeds need light to germinate.

Then thoroughly moisten the punnet by standing it in a shallow water-bath, and allowing the moisture to percolate up to the surface of the mix from below.

Then place the sown, moist punnet in a warm, well-lit position (but not in any direct sunlight).

Temperatures of 18-21°C approx. are best for rapid and optimum germination.
So you can use a temperature controlled heat mat to maintain consistent warmth.
Or place the punnet in a warm position (no direct sun).

Continue to keep moist by misting from a spray water-bottle.
Covering the punnet with a clear lid or plastic bag will also help to maintain consistent moisture.

Seedlings emerge in approx. 7-14 days.

Seed Count: 100 seeds per pack approx.
(We always aim to exceed the stated seed count, and give a generous serve).

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