China Aster

Candelabra Primrose

About China Aster and Candelabra Primrose

China Aster

Candelabra Primrose

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants

Perennial

Origin

China

Types

Ribbon series, Milady aster

Number of Varieties

35-

0 40000

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Habitat

Cold Regions

Damp forests, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-93-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

8-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm30.00 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm15.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet

Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Arrowhead

Oblong elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering

Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Alternate Days

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Slightly Acidic

Neutral

Soil Type

Loamy, Well drained

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Loamy, Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Compost, Well-rotted manure

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

fungus

Dry root rot, Leaf spot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single, Double, Semi-Double

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste

Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Rheumatism

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree

Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CALLISTEPHUS chinensis

Primula beesiana

Common Name

China Aster

Candelabra Primrose, Primrose

In Hindi

चीन एस्टर

candelabra primrose

In German

China Aster

Kerzenleuchter Primel

In French

Chine Aster

candélabre primevère

In Spanish

aster de China

Primula beesiana

In Greek

Κίνα Aster

μανουάλια primrose

In Portuguese

China Aster

prímula candelabros

In Polish

Chiny Aster

kandelabry pierwiosnka

In Latin

Sinis Aster

candelabra Primrose

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Myrtales

Family

Asteraceae

Onagraceae

Genus

Callistephus

Oenothera

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Astereae

Onagreae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Onagroideae

Number of Species

15145

1 27800

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Properties of China Aster and Candelabra Primrose

Wondering what are the properties of China Aster and Candelabra Primrose? We provide you with everything About China Aster and Candelabra Primrose. China Aster doesn't have thorns and Candelabra Primrose doesn't have thorns. Also China Aster does not have fragrant flowers. China Aster has allergic reactions like Asthma and Candelabra Primrose has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of China Aster and Candelabra Primrose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of China Aster and Candelabra Primrose

Season and care of China Aster and Candelabra Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about China Aster and Candelabra Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Candelabra Primrose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for China Aster is Loam, Sand and for Candelabra Primrose is Loam while the PH of soil for China Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral.

China Aster and Candelabra Primrose Physical Information

China Aster and Candelabra Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Candelabra Primrose height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Candelabra Primrose are as follows:

China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green

Care of China Aster and Candelabra Primrose

Care of China Aster and Candelabra Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Aster pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelabra Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days. Whereas, in summer Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.