Aster (D) 'Alpha White' - P9

Description
Garten-Kissen-Aster 'Alpha White' (Aster dumosus) is an upright, stolon-forming perennial that produces white, basket-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance from September to October. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green. In a sunny to semi-shaded position with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 35 cm and spreads to approx. 35 cm. The Garten-Kissen-Aster 'Alpha White' is highly frost-hardy.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Symphyotrichum dumosum.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers attract large numbers of bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * suitable for cut flowers * fragrant flowers * looks lovely in a pot * Easy to care for * Tolerant of soil salinity

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Garten-Kissen-Aster 'Alpha White' are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Garten-Kissen-Aster 'Alpha White' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, stoloniferous.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

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

Planting partner
The Garten-Kissen-Aster 'Alpha White' sets beautiful accents together with: 'Rehbraun' garden millet, large butterwort, tender feather grass.

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

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 dumosus 'Alpha White' forms basket-shaped, white flowers from September. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Containers, cut flowers, group planting, cottage garden, bee pasture, verge, butterfly plant