Callistephus chinensis (Aster) Standy Light Blue – Elegant cushion aster with soft blue flowers

The Callistephus chinensis (Aster) Standy Light Blue is a beautiful variety from the Standy range, known for its large, 8–10 cm cushion flowers in a soft, light blue hue. This aster combines long vase life, sturdy stems, and high disease resistance, making it ideal for both garden enthusiasts and professional florists.

Thanks to its upright growth and robust stems, Standy Light Blue is perfect as a cut flower, while the full blooms also add beautiful visual accents to borders or standalone plantings. The soft blue color spectrum creates a serene, fresh look in both the garden and in bouquets.

High disease resistance

The Standy variety is distinguished by its high tolerance to Fusarium and Verticillium wilt, ensuring healthy plants and long-lasting blooms. This makes Standy Light Blue suitable for professional cut flower growers, as well as for gardeners who want to enjoy beautiful, reliable blooms without any worries.

These easy-to-grow plants produce large flowers and long stems, making them excellent for bouquets, flower arrangements, and garden accents. This variety combines beauty with practicality.

Striking cushion flowers

The Standy Light Blue produces large, full cushion flowers of 8–10 cm, perfectly formed and long-lasting. The light blue color exudes elegance and freshness, creating a beautiful contrast with the green foliage. Thanks to their long vase life, these asters remain beautiful and decorative in bouquets for a long time.

Growth and cultivation

The Standy Light Blue is characterized by upright, sturdy stems, ideal for borders, pots, or as a cut flower. The plants reach an impressive height, making them a striking accent in the garden.

Thanks to its easy-to-grow nature, this aster is suitable for both amateur gardeners and commercial growers. The combination of large flowers, sturdy stems, and robust plants ensures a high yield and long-lasting ornamental value.

Ideal applications

The Standy Light Blue is versatile in use:

• Cut flowers: Long, sturdy stems and large flowers make the Standy ideal for bouquets and flower arrangements.

• Borders: The light blue flowers create an elegant and fresh accent in garden borders.

• Solitary planting: Perfect as a visual focal point or eye-catcher in the garden.

The combination of large flowers, long vase life, and high disease resistance makes this aster an excellent choice for gardeners and florists looking for high-quality, stylish flowers.

Cultivation information

• Sowing period: February – April (indoors or under glass)

• Plant out: after the last frost

• Planting distance: 30 × 30 cm for optimal growth

• Flower diameter: 8–10 cm

• Height: 50–70 cm

• Flowering period: mid summer to early autumn

Growing tip: Provide plenty of sunlight and well-drained soil. Remove spent flowers regularly to prolong flowering and maintain healthy plants.

Discover the complete Callistephus range at Easyseed

In addition to the Standy Light Blue, Easyseed offers a wide range of Callistephus chinensis varieties, including the Matsumoto and Serenade series. Each variety guarantees high-quality seeds, reliable germination, and abundant flowering, so gardeners and florists can always choose quality and color for their gardens.