Tiger Paw Aster Seedlings
Certified Organic
Callistephus chinensis
Stunning cut flower in bold hues of purple, pink, and white.
This flower has a long, involved name that reflects its long, involved journey from Asia to your garden. Let’s break it down. The Latin shows that this is not a true aster but a flower originally from China. “Tiger Paw” represents the claw-like incurving quilled petals, and suggests the White Tiger constellation in Chinese astrology that symbolizes the west and autumn. Result: this flower crossed the seas from east to west to bring its tiger claw petals to your late summer and fall garden. Let it roar!
Makes a great cut flower. Blooms reach 24" in height and 4" in diameter at maturity.
$5.49
| Unit | Price | Quantity | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-pack of seedlings | $5.49 | Sold out for 2024 preorders. |
Sow 6-8 weeks before last spring frost. Seed in flats, then pot to a bigger cell. Provide fertile potting mix, and keep from over- or underwatering. Transplant when 3-4" tall.
| Days to Germination | 10-14 days |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 80 days |
| Planting Depth | ¼" |
| Height at Maturity | 24" |
| Width at Maturity | 10-12" |
| Sun Preference | Full to Partial Sun |
Artwork by Ayumi Horie. Studio potter, Ayumi Horie, loved working with her hands early on as her Japanese family gardened and cooked in Maine. In 2011 she co-organized Handmade For Japan to raise money for disaster relief in Japan.