Red China Aster with White Stripes Seeds

Red China Aster with White Stripes Seeds

• Rare striped China aster featuring red petals with delicate white streaks
• Upright summer-blooming annual offering one-of-a-kind blooms for cut flower bouquets
• Unique variegated pattern serves as an outstanding focal point in mixed plantings
• Versatile bedding flower great for border design and dedicated cutting garden plots

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Description

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.

Product features

• Unique full double blooms: deep red petals decorated with fine contrasting white stripes
• Upright bushy plants mature 18–24 inches (45–61 cm) tall with a 12–16 inch (30–41 cm) spread
• Continuous heavy blooming from mid-summer through early autumn
• Robust branching growth produces ample long stems perfect for cut flower harvesting
• Dense healthy green foliage retains a tidy appearance all growing season
• Blossoms attract butterflies and beneficial garden pollinators
• Ideal for cottage borders, mass bedding, cutting gardens and mixed patio containers

Planting Season: Start indoor sowing 6–8 weeks before last spring frost; direct sow outdoors once all frost risk passes
Light Requirement: Full sun (6+ hours direct sunlight; light afternoon shade advised in areas with extreme heat)
Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil; ensure good aeration; avoid persistently waterlogged ground
Seed Prep: No cold stratification required; stable moderate temperatures encourage even germination
Planting Depth: Lightly cover seeds with 1/8 inch (3 mm) growing medium
Water Needs: Keep soil evenly moist during germination; water at plant base after establishment, avoid wetting leaves
Seedling Spacing: Space transplants 12–16 inches (30–41 cm) apart to maintain airflow and reduce fungal disease
USDA Hardiness Zones: Warm-season annual in all USDA growing zones
Additional Tips: Rotate planting sites annually to lower aster wilt risk; maintain air circulation; regularly remove spent blooms