(Callistephus chinensis) Annual. 115 days to maturity.

Tower Chamois is a beautiful, easy to grow annual that produces incredibly regal, double petalled flowers. Creamy peachy blooms are so lovely!

Growth Habit: upright, branching growth to 3 feet height; many branching stems per plant, each with 2-3 inch double flowers. Plants may need the support of a trellis.

Sun Requirements: Full sun

Soil Preference: Average, well-drained soil

When to Plant: Sow seeds outdoors after last Spring frost OR start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost.

How to Plant:

Direct sow: sow seeds outdoors in soil deep and lightly cover. Seeds should germinate in 14-21 days. Thin young plants to 1 foot apart. Plant in succession to prolong harvest.

Transplant: sow seeds indoors in flats or containers in soil deep and cover lightly. Seeds should germinate in 14-21 days. Transplant young plants into larger containers when true leaves appear. Harden off seedlings before transplanting after all risk of frost is passed. Space plants to 1 foot apart.

When / How to Harvest: Harvest in Summer when the flowers are half open.

Uses: Tower Chamois Aster is an elegant, traditional cut flower with long vase life.