Aster ericoides 'Blue Wonder' - P9

Description
The Heath aster 'Blue Wonder' (Aster ericoides) is an upright perennial that produces light blue, basket-shaped flowers arranged in panicles with a pleasant fragrance from October to November. 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. 1.2 m and grows to a width of approx. 60 cm. The Heath aster 'Blue Wonder' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Aster vimineus, Aster pansus, Symphyotrichum ericoides.

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

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Heath aster 'Blue Wonder' are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Heath aster 'Blue Wonder' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

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 Heath aster 'Blue Wonder' sets beautiful accents together with: Bluish spurge, great butterwort, Indian grass.

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 ericoides 'Blue Wonder' forms basket-shaped, light blue flowers arranged in panicles from October. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

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