Aster alpinus - P9

Description
The Alpine aster (Aster alpinus) is an upright, cushion-forming perennial that produces blue-violet, basket-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance from May to June. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 25 cm and is approx. 20 cm wide. The Alpine aster is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Symphyotrichum.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * fragrant flowers * very beautiful in containers * easy to care for

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Alpine aster are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Alpine aster has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, cushion-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Alpine aster sets beautiful accents together with: Blue fescue, garden blue cushion 'Ruby Fire'.

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from July to August - Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Aster alpinus forms basket-shaped, blue-violet flowers from May. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, rock garden, cottage garden, bee pasture, ground cover, steppe garden