Callistephus chinensis
Summer Aster
Common names: Garden Aster, Chinese Aster
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Description
The Summer Aster is a classic late‑summer and autumn cut‑flower, blooming from August to October in almost all colors except pure yellow. With filled, half‑filled, and simple flower forms, this annual plant produces long‑lasting bouquets. Bees especially favor the simple‑flowering varieties.
Care instructions
Sow the Summer Aster in March or April directly into a sunny spot with nutrient‑rich, well‑drained soil. Do not plant it in the same location every year to avoid root‑rot; practice crop rotation. Water from below and keep the foliage dry. Harvest the flowers for the vase when they are just opening.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
sandy, loamy, humus-rich, well-drained, nutrient-rich
Feeding
Medium feeder
Companion planting
Good neighbors
carrot family (Apiaceae)
Calendula and Tagetes next to carrots keep the carrot fly away with their scent.
For example Carrotcelery rootDillParsleyCarrot fennelCoriander and 19 more species in the catalogue
Source: classic companion planting (DACH-Gartenpraxis)
Rather not
nightshade family (Solanaceae)
Sunflowers release substances into the soil that inhibit potato tuber growth, and they also compete for water and nutrients.
For example PotatoTomatoSweet pepperCocktail tomatoEggplantCape gooseberry and 9 more species in the catalogue
Source: basic crop-rotation rule
Companion planting is partly traditional gardening lore. Where the reason is known, it is given.
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