{"product_id":"callistephus-chinensis-matsumoto-light-blue-copy","title":"Callistephus chinensis Matsumoto Salmon","description":"\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e*New for 2026!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eCommon name: China Aster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eUntreated seed; packed by volume. Available in two pack sizes: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGardener packet approx 135 seeds; Grower packet approx 550 seeds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eHalf hardy annual. DTM 110-120.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eChina asters bloom through late summer and autumn and are the perfect seasonal accompaniment to dahlias, grasses and other autumn flowers. There is a wide range of colour and bloom size in Callistephus varieties. We love the Matsumoto series - this variety produces sprays of lovely button-like blooms are great filler flowers in autumn arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eSow under cover four weeks before your last frost date; sow outside after the risk of frost has passed. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSowing temp 21-24°C; germination between 10-14 days in optimum conditions. Annual asters are susceptible to Aster Yellows, so cover with insect netting to protect the plants from leaf hoppers which spread the disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eCut when the outer petals are just lifting away from the bud and place immediately into water; no special conditioning required. For dried flowers, cut when the flower is open; strip excess foliage, bunch and hang upside down to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eVase life: 7-10 days\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Muller Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Gardener packet £2.25","offer_id":56836477452623,"sku":"MU-CAMS-01","price":2.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grower packet £4.95","offer_id":56836477485391,"sku":"MU-CAMS-02","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/5765\/4095\/files\/CALLISTEPHUSMATSUMOTOSALMON1.jpg?v=1768749467","url":"https:\/\/forevergreenflowerseeds.com\/products\/callistephus-chinensis-matsumoto-light-blue-copy","provider":"Forever Green Seed \u0026 Bulb Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}