China Asters are beautiful annual flowers that are popular for their low maintenance and vibrant, showy colors. They're a common sight in cottage gardens and flower beds, but the flowers also make beautiful additions to an indoor flower bouquet.
Callistephus chinensis, commonly known as Chinese Asters, comes in a wide range of bold colors. Yellow, red, pink, or violet, you'll be able to find this plant in any color you desire! The flowers can grow up to 2-3 feet (60-90 cm) in height, with blooms of 3-5 inches (7-12 cm) in diameter.
The plants originate from China and Korea, as their name suggests. They belong to the family of Asteraceae, which is a large family with over 32,000 species, including sunflowers and daisies. Aster blooms may appear throughout the growing season from late spring to early fall. Keeping the plants in the right conditions will encourage them to put out many blooms!