Flower seeds of the China aster (Callistephus chinensis)

Common name: Aster flower Scientific name: Callistephus chinensis Other names: Starflower Aster flowers are annual, monoecious, from the Asteraceae family, with multi-colored flowers and bright green, rounded leaves, reaching a height of up to 50 cm. Aster flower: Aster flowers are considered a palette of multiple colors such as pink, red, yellow, and others, and they bloom fully during the autumn season, with flowers enjoyed from August to November. Aster seeds: The seeds are small, annual, brown in color. Germination season: They are planted during the spring, and can also be cultivated throughout the year in moderate and warm regions, in agricultural protected areas, and places where temperature can be controlled, sunlight reaches the plant, or where adequate lighting is available. Suitable climate and soil for growing Aster: They grow in moist soil with full sunlight, requiring regular watering and fertile, well-drained soil. How to grow Aster: They propagate through seeds at a depth of no more than 1 cm from the soil surface, and can be fertilized with organic fertilizer at least once during the flowering period. Benefits and uses: Used for decoration in gardens and homes. Original habitat: Moderate regions in China and Korea, and they are also cultivated in many Arab countries.