King Size Red aster
Callistephus chinensis 'King Size Red'
USDA zones2 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'King Size Red' aster (Callistephus chinensis 'King Size Red') is an annual for borders, cut flowers, containers, and cottage gardens. It handles cool weather and a light frost. This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. It grows fast and stands erect, so it makes a good tall backdrop. Butterflies and bees visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Supertunia Vista Silverberry petunia, Cupcakes Blush cosmos, and Red fescue.