Life Span
Annual
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
China
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Ribbon series, Milady aster
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
Cold Regions
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-10
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
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Water deeply about once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Alternate Days
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
Compost, Well-rotted manure
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALLISTEPHUS chinensis
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
China Aster
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
चीन एस्टर
Tree Mallow
In German
China Aster
Baum Mallow
In French
Chine Aster
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
aster de China
árbol de la malva
In Greek
Κίνα Aster
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
China Aster
Mallow
In Polish
Chiny Aster
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
Sinis Aster
ligno malvae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Callistephus
Lavatera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of China Aster and Tree Mallow
Season and care of China Aster and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about China Aster and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tree Mallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for China Aster is Loam, Sand and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
China Aster and Tree Mallow Physical Information
China Aster and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Tree Mallow are as follows:
China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of China Aster and Tree Mallow
Care of China Aster and Tree Mallow 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 Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.