Peony Duchess Apricot Asters have a soft pink-apricot hue, making them a showstopper wherever they are planted or displayed. Peony Duchess Apricot Asters produce very large, double, peony-type flowers on upright plants. Peony Duchess Apricot Asters make exceptional cut flowers that have a long vase life. Peony Duchess Apricot Asters are very large with double incurved petals, making them the perfect addition to the cutting garden. The soft pink-apricot flowers bloom from late summer to early autumn. Grow in full sun to part shade in well-drained soil. Botanical Name: Callistephus Tall Life Cycle: Annual Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Season: Spring Plant Type: Chrysanthemum-Like Large and Double Incurved Flowers, Upright Plant Habit, Tall Stems Features: Open Pollinated, Attracts Pollinators, Container Garden, Easy to Grow Maintain Color: Pink/Orange Blooms: Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall Days to Maturity: 74 Days Plant Height: 24-28 inches Plant Spacing: 6-8 inches Planting Depth: 1/8 inch Sowing Method: Direct Sow Cold Stratification: No Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9