Aster Needle Unicum White Callistephus Chinensis is one of the most popular annual flowers. Known as Spider Aster for its uniquely shaped flowers, this Aster Unicum produces gigantic, white, spider-like blooms. Aster Unicum White blooms all season long until first frost providing an outstanding display of white color and attracting butterflies and bees.
White Spider Aster makes a wonderful addition to an annual garden, and flowering White Aster Needle creates very bright, attractive environment around. Callistephus Chinensis grows best in full sun or partial shade, and as all China Asters this aster easily adapts to less than perfect growing conditions showing a high resistance to disease. China Aster Needle makes long lasting nice cut flowers that are distinctive for their narrow petals.
PLANT PROFILE
Season: Annual
Height: 24 Inches
Bloom Season: Summer/Fall
Environment: Sun/Partial Shade
Soil Type: Rich, Moist well-drained, pH 6.0-6.5
USDA Zones: All Regions of North America
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
Sow Indoors: Winter/Spring (6-8 weeks before last frost)
Sow Outdoors: Spring
Seed Depth: 1/16 Inch
Germination Time: 14-21 Days