Callistephus chinensis 'Madeleine Mixture' – Colorful Single-Flowered Asters

Callistephus chinensis 'Madeleine Mixture' is a vibrant and attractive aster mix, specially selected for its large, single, daisy-like blooms in bright, striking colors. This variety is ideal for gardeners and florists seeking a mix of color and elegance in borders, pots, or as cut flowers. Thanks to its consistent sowing and cultivation habits, Madeleine Mixture offers a reliable harvest and long-lasting blooms from mid- to late summer and autumn.

Key features of Madeleine Mixture

• Single Daisy-Shaped Flowers: Each flower has a classic daisy structure, creating a playful, airy look.

• Large flowers: The flowers are large and decorative, making them ideal for borders and flower arrangements alike.

• Colorful mixture: The mixture contains bright, intense colors, which creates a striking visual effect in gardens, flower boxes and pots.

• Long-lasting flowering: Madeleine Mixture blooms from July to October, guaranteeing a long period of color and ornamental value.

• Consistent growth: The variety is uniform in growth habit and flower height, resulting in an aesthetically pleasing and even presentation in the garden or pots.

Cultivation and care advice

Asters are susceptible to Fusarium wilt, a fungus that can attack roots and stems. Following good cultivation practices is essential:

• Sowing: Madeleine Mixture can be sown indoors from March to the end of April at a temperature of around 20°C. Direct sowing in the garden is possible from the end of April.

• Soil and drainage: Plant in well-drained soil to prevent root diseases. Avoid overwatering and soggy soil.

• Site rotation: Change the location annually to prevent Fusarium buildup in the soil. Disinfect the soil as needed for optimal cultivation.

• Care: Sowing thinly and thinning out in good time promotes healthy growth and prevents overcrowding. Regular watering without waterlogging and removing wilted flowers promotes flowering.

Use in garden and as cut flower

• Borders and pots: Madeleine Mixture adds color and cheerfulness to borders, planters, and pots. The airy, daisy-shaped flowers are an attractive addition to other summer bloomers.

• Cut flowers: Thanks to its sturdy stems and large flowers, Madeleine Mixture is perfect for bouquets and flower arrangements. The flowers retain their shape and color after cutting, ensuring long-lasting decorative effects.

• Companion Planting: The colorful mixture can be combined with other aster varieties for a colorful and harmonious flower garden or cut flower production.

Benefits of Callistephus chinensis 'Madeleine Mixture'

• Single-flowered daisy-shaped flowers for a playful, light appearance.

• Large flowers in a vibrant colour spectrum.

• Blooms from July to October for long lasting ornamental value.

• Uniform growth and flower height.

• Perfect for borders, pots and cut flower production.

• Easy integration into existing aster cultivation programs.

Conclusion

Callistephus chinensis 'Madeleine Mixture' is the perfect choice for gardeners and florists looking for a colorful, easy-to-grow, and decorative aster mix. The large, single daisy flowers, along with the long-lasting blooms and robust growth, make Madeleine Mixture an excellent addition to any garden, border, or cut flower collection. Include this mix in your garden plans and enjoy an abundance of color and elegance from midsummer to autumn.