Aster n.-b. 'Magic Pink' - P13

Description
The Glattblatt-Aster 'Magic Purple' (Aster novi-belgii) is an upright, compact perennial that produces violet, basket-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance from August to October. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green. In a sunny position with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 40 cm and spreads to around 40 cm. The Glattblatt-Aster 'Magic Purple' is highly frost-hardy.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Symphyotrichum novi-belgii.

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

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Glattblatt-Aster 'Magic Purple' are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Glattblatt-Aster 'Magic Purple' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, compact.

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 Glattblatt-Aster 'Magic Purple' sets beautiful accents together with: Switch millet, cushion aster, golden basket.

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 novi-belgii 'Magic Purple' forms cup-shaped, purple flowers from August. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

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