Aster (D) 'Light Pink' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
Aster 'Jungfrau' (Aster x frikartii) is an upright, finely branched perennial that produces blue-violet, basket-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance from August to September. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green. In a sunny position with well-drained, humus-rich, calcareous soil, it usually reaches a height of around 70 cm and spreads to around 60 cm. The Aster 'Jungfrau' 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 'Jungfrau' are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Aster 'Jungfrau' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, fine shoots.

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 Aster 'Jungfrau' sets beautiful accents together with: Lancet-leaved maiden's eye, spiked splendour card, Asian feather bristle grass.

Tasks
- Cut back: In the period from November to December.

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 frikartii 'Jungfrau' forms basket-shaped, blue-violet flowers from August. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

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