Aster in Zone 9b
Callistephus chinensis
Method: Either — Start indoors for an earlier harvest, or direct-sow outside for less fuss — Aster tolerates either.
| Start indoors | Dec 28–Jan 4 '27 |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Feb 1–Feb 8 |
| Estimated bloom | ~95 days after planting |
Spacing: 1 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing).
Good companions
No standout companions recorded yet for Aster.
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See it growing
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