The Callistephus chinensis (Aster) QIS® Matsumoto White is a beautiful, early-flowering aster from the popular Matsumoto series. With its bright white, semi-double flowers and contrasting yellow center, this variety brings freshness and elegance to both gardens and bouquets.
Like all Matsumoto varieties, Matsumoto White boasts strong, upright stems, professional florist quality, and Fusarium tolerance, allowing it to perform reliably under a wide range of growing conditions. This aster is ideal for cut flower production, borders, or sustainable gardens.
The flowers of the QIS® Matsumoto White are semi-double and approximately 5–6 cm in diameter, giving them a full and graceful appearance. The bright yellow at the center of the flower contrasts beautifully with the white petals, making this aster a striking addition to gardens and bouquets.
The plants reach a height of 60–70 cm and grow on sturdy, straight stems, making them excellent cut flowers. Flowering begins early and runs from July to October, so you can enjoy these elegant white flowers for a long time.
The Matsumoto series is known for its reliable cultivation and disease resistance. The Matsumoto White is tolerant to Fusarium wilt, a soil-borne fungus that attacks many asters.
For healthy and flowering plants it is important to:
Change location annually or disinfect the soil.
Avoid overwatering and ensure well-draining soil.
Choose a sunny and airy spot for optimal growth.
With these simple cultivation methods, Matsumoto White will reliably deliver professional-quality flowers season after season.
The QIS® (Quality in Seed) quality mark guarantees high-quality seed and uniform growth. Only carefully selected varieties that meet the strict requirements of the floriculture industry are allowed to carry this label.
Benefits of QIS® seeds:
Excellent germination power
Strong, uniform plants
Rich flowering and long lasting shelf life
The Matsumoto White combines these features, offering elegance and reliability, ideal for both commercial cut flower cultivation and private gardens.
Sowing period: February – April, indoors or under glass
Plant out: after the last frost, end of April – beginning of May
Planting distance: 25 × 30 cm
Location: sunny, well-drained and airy
Height: 60–70 cm
Flowering period: July – October
Growing tip: Prune young plants for more compact growth and more flower stems. Regularly remove spent flowers to prolong flowering.
The Callistephus chinensis QIS® Matsumoto White is versatile. It creates a fresh, elegant accent in borders and pots, while its sturdy stems and long vase life make it ideal for cut flowers and bouquets.
The bright white color combines beautifully with pink, purple, or deep red summer flowers, making this aster perfect for natural flower arrangements, field bouquets, and floristry arrangements. With its reliability and elegant appearance, it's a real asset to any garden and vase.
In addition to the Matsumoto White, Easyseed offers a wide range of Callistephus chinensis varieties, from classic colors to QIS®-certified varieties. Each variety offers professional seed quality and long-lasting flowering, so you can enjoy florist-quality flowers in your own garden.
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