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How to Grow Azumi XL Red

Callistephus chinensis

Your complete guide to growing Azumi XL Red.

☀SunFull sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
💧WaterRegular, consistent moisture during growing season
📅Harvest105-120 days
🗺Zones2–11
📏Height1-3 feet
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When to Plant Azumi XL Red

Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.

ZoneStart IndoorsDirect SowHarvest
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Companion Plants for Azumi XL Red

✓ Good companions

Catmint

Repels ants, aphids, and rodents while attracting beneficial insects

Cosmos

Attracts beneficial insects and provides structural support

Lavender

Deters moths, fleas, and mosquitoes while attracting pollinators

Marigolds

Repel nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects

Nasturtiums

Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles

Petunias

Repel aphids, tomato hornworms, and other garden pests

Sweet Alyssum

Attracts beneficial predatory insects and provides ground cover

Zinnia

Attracts beneficial insects and provides complementary colors

✗ Keep away from

Black Walnut

Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth of many flowering plants

Eucalyptus

Releases allelopathic compounds that suppress nearby plant growth

Fennel

Inhibits growth of most garden plants through allelopathy

Notes from the garden

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