Callistephus

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Callistephus - one species: erect Asiatic herb with large flowers

asterid dicot genus - genus of more or less advanced dicotyledonous herbs and some trees and shrubs

aster family, Asteraceae, Compositae, family Asteraceae, family Compositae - plants with heads composed of many florets: aster; daisy; dandelion; goldenrod; marigold; lettuces; ragweed; sunflower; thistle; zinnia

Callistephus chinensis, China aster - valued for their beautiful flowers in a wide range of clear bright colors; grown primarily for cutting

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It has such a vibrant violet colour so I think it might be a China aster, Callistephus chinensis.

Bedding plants were popular in the Fifties and Sixties and now they're making a comeback Fresh bedding

China aster (Callistephus chinensis Nees.) is one of the most popular annual flower crops grown for its flower.

Chemical managament of China aster (Callistephus chinensis L Nees.) phyllody disease

Black plastic mulch was proved effective for aster (Callistephus chinensis) with healthier vegetative growth, maximum flower production and petal pigmentation while minimum yield was obtained in control (Solaiman et al., 2008).

EFFECT OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF MULCHING ON GROWTH AND FLOWERING OF Freesia alba CV. AURORA

Effect of vermicompost and vermiculture on growth and yield of china aster (Callistephus Chinensis Ness).

Effect of Aspergillus sp. as a bioinoculant in vermicompost with special reference to phosphate enrichment

Johnny's also has a beautiful China aster (Callistephus chinensis) called Serenade Mix, a collection of semidouble flowers in shades of red, carmine, rose, scarlet, blue, light blue, and white with blue or rose tips, all with a gold-button centre.