Aster (D) 'Alpha Light Purple' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
Aster (Aster x alpellus) is an upright, clump-forming perennial that produces lilac-coloured, basket-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance from June to July. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green. In a sunny position with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 25 cm and spreads to approx. 30 cm. The Aster is highly frost-hardy.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Symphyotrichum.

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

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Aster are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The 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.

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

Flower
Aster x alpellus produces basket-shaped, lilac-coloured flowers from June onwards. These give off a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, rock garden, cottage garden, bee pasture