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Aster Matsumoto Red Seeds produce rich red flowers with bright yellow centres on tall, upright stems. This annual adds bold colour to sunny garden beds and makes a striking cut flower.
View our detailed grow guide: Aster Grow Guide.
Quick Grow Facts
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Plant Type: Annual
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Scientific Name: Callistephus chinensis
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General Sowing Time: Summer
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Position: Full Sun
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Sow Depth: 1 mm
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Spacing: 15-20 cm
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Germination: 7-14 days
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Height: 60-90 cm
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Days to Harvest: 14-16 weeks
Why Grow This Variety
- Deep red blooms create a strong focal point in the garden.
- Yellow centres provide crisp contrast.
- Tall, sturdy stems are well suited to cutting.
- An approachable annual flower for sunny spaces.
Garden Uses
Plant Matsumoto Red in sunny borders, mixed annual beds or cut-flower patches where its vivid colour can stand out in the garden and in indoor arrangements.
Growing Notes
- Sow in summer in full sun.
- Cover seed lightly at the listed 1 mm sowing depth.
- Maintain 15-20 cm spacing for healthy growth and airflow.
- The source product information lists a 14-16 week harvest period.
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