Eden Brothers
China Aster Seeds - Apollinia Chamois
Best choice for gardeners wanting elegant, easy-to-grow cut flowers.
Apollinia Chamois China Aster seeds yield large, feminine blooms in a soft, creamy pink, perfect for cottage and cutting gardens. These annual flowers boast long, single stems ideal for bouquets, bringing vibrant color to the late summer garden when other blooms may be fading. Easy to grow and maintain, they attract beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies. Suitable for both container gardens and outdoor beds, these deer-resistant asters offer a beautiful and practical addition to any floral display.
$6.49
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Price vs Category Average
-39%
Below average
Life Cycle
Annual
/ Annual
Who it's for
- Floral designers seeking a sophisticated, vintage color palette
- Cut flower growers needing long-lasting, productive stems
- Gardeners wanting vibrant color through the late autumn frost
Who should skip it
- Gardeners unable to manage soil health or crop rotation
- Growers unwilling to monitor or manage leafhopper pest populations
- Busy gardeners lacking space or time for indoor seed starting
Performance breakdown
Floral Utility
Long, sturdy stems make these an ideal choice for fresh bouquets.
Pollinator Appeal
High nectar availability draws bees and butterflies to your garden beds.
Ease of Cultivation
Straightforward planting requirements make these accessible for novice gardeners.
Deer Resistance
Reliable protection against common garden pests keeps blooms intact all season.
Versatility
Thrives equally well in container arrangements or traditional outdoor garden beds.
Seasonal Longevity
Provides essential late-season color when other summer flowers begin fading.
Key Specs
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
26 inches
Bloom Season
Summer through Fall
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Planting Depth
1/8 inch
Plant Spacing
6 to 12 inches
Hardiness Zones
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Botanical Name
Callistephus chinensis
Features
- Produces creamy, blush-pink peony-like blooms
- Upright stems perfect for cutting
- Adds late summer garden color
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Deer resistant
- Easy to grow and maintain
- Suitable for containers and beds
- Annual life cycle
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of these China Aster seeds, noting high germination rates and robust plant health. The unique Apollinia Chamois color is a major draw, delivering sophisticated apricot and cream tones exactly as advertised. Gardeners appreciate that the resulting blooms are true to type, making them a reliable choice for adding elegant, unusual color to cutting gardens. This reliability and aesthetic payoff drive strong overall satisfaction.
Know before you buy
Yes, they are excellent for floral arrangements. They grow on long, upright stems that provide the height and structure needed for professional-looking bouquets.
Absolutely. These asters are container-friendly and perform well in pots as long as they receive full sun and consistent moderate watering.
No, these China Asters are considered deer-resistant, making them a safer choice if you garden in an area with high deer traffic.
As an annual, these asters will bloom from late summer through the fall. They are particularly valuable for providing color during the transition period when many other summer flowers have finished blooming.
These flowers require full sun to thrive. Ensure you plant them in a location that receives at least six to eight hours of direct sunlight daily for the best bloom production.
Plant the seeds at a shallow depth of 1/8 inch. Because they are small, covering them too deeply can prevent successful germination.
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