Aster chinensis 'Duchess Blue Ice'

  • Product number: 506250
  • Origin: China
  • Latin: Aster chinensis, or also (new name:) Callistephus chinensis

Large, light blue and white double flowers with incised ray florets. The flowers are full like peonies and are therefore also called "Paeony Asters". Height 60-70 cm.

Names:
Latin: Aster chinensis, or (new name:) Callistephus chinensis
Dutch: Zomeraster (Summer Aster)
Also known as: Paeony Asters
English: Michaelmas Daisy

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Sowing method: Indoors in April or outdoors from May-June. Prick out into pots and plant in a sunny spot. Pinching out after the first growth encourages many branches. Note: not too wet soil.

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Sowing/planting time:

  • April
  • May
  • June

Harvesting time:

  • August
  • September
  • October

Soil type:

  • All soil types

Cultivation location:

  • Indoors
  • Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

  • Sun
  • Flower colour: Light blue with white double flowers
  • Origin: China
  • Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
  • Annual or perennial: Annual
  • Attractive to insects: Various insects
  • Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
  • Ease of cultivation: Moderate
  • Latin: Aster chinensis, or also (new name:) Callistephus chinensis
  • Dutch: China aster
  • Also known as: Peony Asters
  • English: Michaelmas Daisy
  • All year round

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