Plant Information

Meteor™ Carmine Red Aster

Fleuroselect Novelty

Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Callistephus chinesis

Common Name: Aster

Hardiness Degree: 32°F (0.0°C)

Blooming Season: Late Summer, Autumn

Plant Habit: Upright

Characteristics: Low Maintenance

Water: Light

Fertilize: Once a month

Height: 30 - 40" (76 - 102cm)

Exposure: Sun

General Information: Great for cut flower gardens – create a bouquet of great colors.

Grower Information:

Planting density: 7 plants/ft.2 (78 plants/m2)
Best for: Greenhouse, high tunnel

Plug crop time: 4 to 5 weeks
Transplant to finish: 13 to 16 weeks

  • Large, 3.5 to 4-in./9 to 10-cm flowers top thicker, longer stems than small-flowered varieties.
  • Excellent vigour plus well-matched timing and height.
  • Harvest when 2 to 3 flowers per stem have developed colour.