Aster Berggarten
£12.00
- out of stock
notes
Daisy like, this mat forming perennial has wonderful lavender blue rays surrounding a deep orange centre. Leaves are lance shaped and hairy, and the plant is most attractive to pollinators.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 2/3L
- Height and Spread: 50cm (1ft 7in) x 100cm (3ft 3in) after 2-5 years
Features
notes
Daisy like, this mat forming perennial has wonderful lavender blue rays surrounding a deep orange centre. Leaves are lance shaped and hairy, and the plant is most attractive to pollinators.
Insights
Add to a border or container for a burst of colour, bearing in mind that its colour will be more intense if sited in full sun. Asters originate from the prairies from North America or from exposed hillsides in Europe and Asia, so they are able to grow well in exposed, windy sites.
Details
- Flowers: May- June
Planting
- Well drained soil
- All aspects
- Full sun or partial sunlight
Care
- Deadhead regularly and cut to the ground in late autumn (or leave the seeds for the birds!)
- Water well and occasionally, rather than little and often
- Don’t let pots dry out if planted in a container
Glossary