How to Grow Tower White
Callistephus chinensis
Your complete guide to growing Tower White.
📷 Wikipedia: FlowerWhen to Plant Tower White
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 Tower White
✓ Good companions
Deters ants, aphids, and rodents while attracting pollinators
Attract pollinators and beneficial predatory insects like ladybugs
Repels moths, fleas, and mosquitoes with aromatic oils
Repel aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles, drawing pests away
Repel aphids, tomato hornworms, and squash bugs
Attracts beneficial insects like lacewings and provides ground cover
Attract butterflies and beneficial insects while providing color contrast
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth and can kill sensitive plants
Releases allelopathic compounds that suppress growth of nearby plants
Compete aggressively for nutrients and water, may shade out shorter plants
