Plant Height
18–24 inVariety-specific habit
flower
Red China Aster with White Stripes Seeds
$7.99
Seeds for your next garden project, with planting guidance to help you get started.
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Growing at a Glance
Plan your sowing with the light, space and growing conditions this flower needs.
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Planting Season
SpringFollow local frost dates
USDA Zone
Zone 2~12Selected for USA gardens
Germination
7–14 DaysKeep evenly moist
Days to Maturity
90–120 DaysVariety dependent
Plant Spacing
12–16 inAllow healthy airflow
Growing Difficulty
ModerateGrowing support available
Flower Performance
Picture this variety in your garden, from its flower colors to when it blooms.
Flower Color
Red, White, Bi-color
Bloom Period
Summer, Fall
Life Cycle
AnnualAnnual, biennial or perennial
Garden Use
Cut Flowers, Beds, Borders, Pollinator GardensBest-fit garden settings
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Seeds are living products. If you have germination questions, our team provides practical growing guidance to help you troubleshoot.
About this seed
Why gardeners choose this variety
Red China Aster with White Stripes is a distinctive warm-season annual prized for eye-catching double blooms. Rich red petals feature delicate contrasting white streaks, forming full rounded flower heads on sturdy upright branching stems above lush green foliage. This unique variegated variety delivers striking ornamental color from mid-summer through early autumn. Like other China asters, it thrives in sunny mild locations; prolonged extreme heat can shorten the bloom cycle. Its uncommon striped pattern acts as a standout focal point, pairing beautifully with solid-colored asters to craft layered, captivating garden scenes.
Striped Red China Aster shines in cottage borders, mass bedding, cutting gardens and decorative patio planters. Long rigid stems provide excellent vase life, making it a coveted choice for creative fresh flower arrangements. Consistent deadheading of spent blossoms encourages continuous bud formation and lengthens flowering time. Grow in fertile, well-drained soil with moderate moisture to prevent root and stem rot. With simple care, this rare patterned aster yields abundant unusual blooms, ideal for gardeners seeking unique cut flower varieties.
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