Annual flower
China Aster plant profile
Callistephus chinensis
An annual flower for full sun.
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When to plant
Planting timing is not available yet
We do not yet have a planting window from a published source for China Aster.
Browse full-sun annual flowersGrowing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Soil pH
- 6 to 8
- Lifecycle
- Annual
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: leafhoppers, wilt, stem rot.
Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Callistephus chinensis (China Aster)
North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (NC State Extension). Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.