Aster (D) 'Mittelmeer' - 2 Ltr pot

Aster (D) 'Mittelmeer' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Bushy starwort 'Mittelmeer' (Aster dumosus) is an upright perennial that produces blue, basket-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance from September to October. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and grows to a width of approx. 30 cm. The Bushy starwort 'Mittelmeer' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Symphyotrichum dumosum.

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 Bushy starwort 'Mittelmeer' are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Bushy starwort 'Mittelmeer' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

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 Bushy starwort 'Mittelmeer' 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 'Mittelmeer' forms basket-shaped, blue flowers from September. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

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

Aster (D) 'Mittelmeer' - 2 Ltr pot
Aster (D) 'Mittelmeer' - 2 Ltr pot
Specifications
  • Article number
    250
  • EAN code
    ASMITTEL-2C2
  • Latin name
    Aster (D) 'Mittelmeer'
  • catalog
    Landscape shop