Aster chinensis Single Rainbow Mix Seeds (WINTER)

Aster Chinensis Single Rainbow Mix develops into upright, branching plants carrying numerous single flowers in a broad range of colours. Individual plants may naturally vary in shade and flower markings, creating an attractive rainbow-style display.

Key Features

• Botanical name: Callistephus chinensis

• Type: Single Rainbow Mix

• Single daisy-like flowers

• Mixed vibrant colours

• Winter flowering annual

• Upright branching growth

• Good cut flower

• Full sun

• Suitable for beds and borders

• Excellent for pots and containers

• Suitable for grow bags

• Excellent for mass planting

• Good for cottage-style gardens

• Long decorative flowering period

• WINTER flowering plant

Recommended Grow Bags

G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch

Suitable for growing one or a small group of Aster plants.

G-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch

Recommended for a fuller mixed-colour flowering display.

Recommended Soil / Potting Mix

Use:

50% Bhalu Mitti / Garden Soil + 30% GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost + 20% Cocopeat

Use a fertile, loose and well-draining growing medium.

Avoid heavy compact soil and continuous waterlogging.

Growing Instructions from Seeds

Nursery sowing followed by transplanting is recommended.

Sow seeds approximately:

3–5 mm deep

Cover lightly with fine growing medium and keep evenly moist.

Transplant seedlings once they develop several true leaves.

Germination

10–14 days

For best results:

• Maintain 20–22°C

• Sow shallowly

• Keep medium lightly moist

• Provide good airflow

• Avoid overwatering

• Provide bright light after germination

Plant Spacing

Maintain approximately:

20–30 cm / 8–12 inches between plants

for good airflow and healthy branching.

Sunlight

Provide:

Full sun — preferably 5–8 hours of direct winter sunlight daily.

Watering

Water moderately and keep the soil evenly moist during active growth.

Allow the upper soil surface to dry slightly between watering.

Avoid waterlogging and prolonged wet foliage.

Growth & Flowering

Aster Chinensis Single Rainbow Mix develops an upright, branching growth habit with numerous single flowers.

The mix may produce shades of pink, rose, purple, lavender, blue, red and white, creating a bright and varied winter display.

Regular deadheading helps extend flowering.

Feeding

Mix GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost into the soil before planting.

Moderate organic feeding during active growth supports healthy plants and flowering.

Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer.

Related Products

• G-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch

• G-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch

• GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost

• Growing Guide Videos – Gardening with Javed Iqbal