Aster Krallen Karthauser

Aster Krallen Karthauser

Overview

Aster Krallen Karthauser is a striking tall aster variety producing beautifully shaped claw-petaled blooms on strong upright stems. ideal for flower beds and cutting gardens, ‘Krallen Karthauser’ delivers elegant late-summer colour and long-lasting flowers ideal for bouquets and floral arrangements.

Key Features

• Plant outdoors: May – June (V–VI)
• Avoid excessive moisture around foliage.
• Decorative claw-shaped petals.
• Excellent cut flower variety.
• Approx. 450 seeds per gram.
• Unique elegant flower form.
• Tall stems ideal for bouquets.
• Long-lasting summer blooms.
• Excellent border plant.
• Easy to grow and rewarding.
• Start indoors for earlier flowering.
• Cut flower arrangements.
• Summer borders.
• Cottage gardens.
• Pollinator-friendly planting.
• Grow elegant claw-petaled asters ideal for eye-catching borders and beautiful bouquets.

Sowing Instructions

• Sowing Method: Sow indoors or directly outdoors
• Sow indoors: March – April (III–IV)
• Direct sow outdoors: April – May (IV–V)

Growing Conditions and Care

• Spacing: 25–35 cm
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
• Keep soil evenly moist during growth.
• Water regularly during dry weather.
• Plant in sunny sheltered positions.
• Deadhead faded flowers regularly.
• Support taller plants if exposed to wind.
• Feed lightly during blooming season.

Flowering and Garden Use

• Blooms from July – September (VII–IX).

Product Details

• Botanical Name: Callistephus chinensis
• Type: Annual flowering plant
• Height: 65–75 cm

Browse flower seeds from Mallorn Gardening Supplies for home gardens, allotments and container growing in Ireland.