China Aster 'Crego Mix'(common name)
Plant family: Asteraceae
Genus: Callistephus
Species: chinesis
Cultivar: Crego Mix
200 mg packet
Plant type: Annual
Colors: Pink, Red, Blue,Wwhite
Bloom time: Mid summer - early fall
Height: 18" - 24"
Light requirements: Full sun
Soil needs: Moderately fertile, well drained, consistently moist soil with a ph of 5.1-7.5.
Care: Plant established plants 9" -12" apart. Root stimulator will encourage quicker rooting and stronger root system. Use a slow release fertilizer at planting time or begin using water-soluble fertilizer at planting time and continue to use every 3 weeks throughout the growing season. Apply 3 inches of vegetative mulch plants in summer to help retain soil moisture. Water regularly - don't over water. Dead head to keep plants neat and prevent self seeding.
Propagation: Sow indoors 6 - 8 weeks prior to last frost or direct sow into garden after last frost.Sprinkle seeds over soil mix and cover to a depth of 1/16". Thoroughly moisten soil and keep moist throughout germination. Soil should not be soggy. Transplant to garden when all danger of frost is gone.
