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Asteraceae
CALLISTEPHUS chinensis 'Gala Rose'( GALA SERIES)
China Aster, Gala Rose Aster
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Lovers of cutflowers take note! The mum-like blossoms of the Gala Rose China aster are full of rich reddish rose, short, thin petals. An upright annual, it is native to China but developed by the German plant breeding company, Ernst Benary. Green foliage grows upon upright, sturdy stems that are topped in late summer to fall with double (extral petals) deep rose flowers. The plump pincushion flowers usually never reveal their yellowy eyes.
China aster can be planted in loam or sandy soil in well drained conditions and full sun. Do not bother to deadhead spent blossoms as it will not reflower; long daylengths are required for flower buds to form. This plant is susceptible to yellow wilt so avoid overwatering or poorly drained soils as once leaf yellowing occurs there is no treatment. The showy 'Gala Rose' is an exceptional cutflower. Use it as a filler in the middle depths of a mixed border or annual bed.
9 - 1
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Annual
Full Sun, Partial Sun
28"-32" / 71.1cm - 81.3cm
14"-18" / 35.6cm - 45.7cm
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
China
Acidic, Neutral
Well Drained
Loam, Sand
Medium
Average Water
Upright/Erect
Summer, Fall
Showy
Magenta, Rose
Green
No
Double
Matte
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Butterflies
Yes
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