Callistephus chinensis (Aster) Standy Mixture – Colorful cushion aster with large flowers

The Callistephus chinensis (Aster) Standy Mixture is a versatile and striking aster, beloved for its large, 8–10 cm cushion flowers in an attractive mix of colors. This variety combines long vase life, sturdy stems, and high disease resistance, making it an excellent choice for both garden enthusiasts and professional florists.

Thanks to its upright growth and robust stems, the Standy Mixture is perfect as a cut flower, while the colorful blooms also add beautiful visual accents to borders or standalone plantings. The diverse color spectrum of this mix adds a vibrant, cheerful touch to gardens and bouquets.

High disease resistance

The Standy variety is known for its high tolerance to Fusarium and Verticillium wilt, which keeps the plants healthy and allows them to bloom for a long time. This makes the Standy Mixture suitable for professional cut flower growers, but also for gardeners who want to enjoy colorful, reliable blooms without any worries.

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

Striking cushion flowers

The Standy Mixture produces large, full cushion flowers of 8–10 cm, perfectly shaped and long-lasting. The diverse color palette—from white and pink to blue, red, and cream—creates a playful and colorful effect in the garden or in a vase. Thanks to the long vase life, these asters remain fresh and decorative in bouquets for a long time.

Growth and cultivation

The Standy Mixture is characterized by upright, sturdy stems, ideal for borders, pots, or as a cut flower. The plants reach an impressive height, creating a powerful accent in the garden.

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

Ideal applications

The Standy Mixture is versatile in use:

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

• Borders: The colorful flower palette creates a lively and striking 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, eye-catching 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 Mixture, 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.