Early Charm Aster produces large, fully double flowers in pink, white, red, and purple. These colorful easy-to-grow flowers will add long lasting charm to your garden. The bright mix of color is excellent for cutting or very showy rock gardens. Callistephus chinensis Product Weight: 350 milligrams / approximately 150-160 seeds Plant Type: Annual Bloom Color: Pink, white, red, and purple Grows Best In: Full Sun Bloom Period: July to Frost Days to Seed Germination: 7 to 28 days Seed Planting Depth: 3 mm (1/8") Growing Height: 60 cm (24") Planting Instructions: Sow seed directly into the garden once all danger of frost has past. For earlier blooms, start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Grow in well drained soil. Suggestions: Pick faded blooms to prolong the flowering season.