Giants of California Asters are a lively hybrid of texture and color. The flowers have unique curled petals and come in vivid shades of pink, purple, and white. Giants of California Asters have long, slender stems that hold up the large flowers effortlessly and make arranging bouquets a snap. Blooming later in the season than some other varieties, Giants of California Asters can be enjoyed right into fall in most regions. Giants of California Asters make splendid cut flowers. The colorful flowers are 3 to 4 inches across on plants that grow to 3 feet tall. Plant the seeds in full sun and in a location with good drainage. Botanical Name: Callistephus chinensis Life Cycle: Annual Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Season: Spring Plant Type: Daisy-like Blooms, Upright Habit, Ovate Leaf Shape, Branching Stems Features: Open Pollinated, Attracts Pollinators, Container Garden, Easy to Grow Maintain Color: Pink, Purple, White Blooms: Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall Days to Maturity: 73 Days Plant Height: 30-32 inches Plant Spacing: 6-8 inches Planting Depth: 1/8 inch Sowing Method: Direct Sow Cold Stratification: No Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9