{"product_id":"china-aster-pink-seeds","title":"China Aster Pink Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSoft as a Spring Orchard in Full Bloom\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChina Aster Pink\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCallistephus chinensis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a breathtaking annual aster with large, fully double blooms in the most delicate blush pink — the exact soft, romantic tone of apple blossom in spring. With its long strong stems and generous flower heads, this is a standout cut flower variety that brings an effortless, feminine elegance to bouquets, borders, and cottage garden beds alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌸 \u003cstrong\u003eLarge, fully double blush-pink blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e — soft, romantic appleblossom tones that pair beautifully with almost everything\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003eExceptional cut flower\u003c\/strong\u003e — long, strong stems and excellent vase life, a florist favourite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eGrows 60–80 cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e — ideal for cutting gardens, cottage borders, and mixed beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐝 \u003cstrong\u003eAttracts butterflies and late-season pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e — a valuable nectar source as summer winds down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eEasy to grow from seed\u003c\/strong\u003e — reliable and rewarding for gardeners of all levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips for New Zealand\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds indoors in seed trays 6–8 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow in spring once soil has warmed. Transplant seedlings to 30–40 cm apart in a sunny position with fertile, well-drained soil. Asters prefer a neutral to slightly alkaline soil — add lime if your soil is acidic. Water regularly but avoid waterlogging. Pinch out growing tips when young to encourage bushy plants and more blooms. Performs beautifully throughout NZ, flowering from late summer into autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Packet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e10 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e of China Aster Pink (\u003cem\u003eCallistephus chinensis\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📄 Want to go even deeper? The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/chbotanics-propagation-from-seeds-manual-professional-edition\"\u003eCHBotanics Propagation from Seeds Manual — Professional Edition\u003c\/a\u003e — a comprehensive digital PDF covering sowing times, germination, spacing, and much more across dozens of flower and vegetable species, is available as an instant download. 🌱😊\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chbotanics Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45028859904069,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2974\/5733\/files\/image_aee0ebb1-7c65-4255-8149-ec49d46f93ce.png?v=1780701126","url":"https:\/\/chbotanics.co.nz\/products\/china-aster-pink-seeds","provider":"Chbotanics Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}