How to Grow Azumi XL Blue
Callistephus chinensis
Your complete guide to growing Azumi XL Blue.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Azumi XL Blue
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for Azumi XL Blue
✓ Good companions
Repels mosquitoes, ants, and aphids more effectively than DEET
Deters moths, fleas, and mice while attracting pollinators
Complements blue flowers and attracts pollinators with similar growing requirements
Repel aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles while deterring pests
Repel aphids, tomato hornworms, and squash bugs while providing color contrast
Attracts beneficial insects like lacewings and provides ground cover
Attracts butterflies and beneficial insects while providing height variation
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth and can kill sensitive plants
Allelopathic compounds suppress growth of nearby plants
Compete aggressively for nutrients and water, may stunt smaller plants
