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Miss Europe Resist
FlowerCallistephus chinensis
- Partial sun
- Zones 2–11
- 105 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 18" spacing
- Moderate water
- Annual
Overview
Start the aster harvest with these ruffled, 2-3" wide light pink double blooms on sturdy stems and vigorous plants. Similar color to Tower Salmon but earlier to mature and plants are more uniform. Miss Europe Resist bloomed 5-7 days earlier than the Tower series in our trials. Bloom form is similar to the Tower series, although blooms are slightly looser and more ruffled. Peony-type blooms looks similar to heirloom garden mums. Also known as summer aster.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after all frost danger has passed
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: moderate. Soil: Well-draining loam. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.