Aster n.-b. 'Sch?ne von Dietlikon' - P9

Description
The Michaelmas daisy 'Schöne von Dietlikon' (Aster novi-belgii) is an upright perennial that produces violet, basket-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance from September to October. Its lanceolate leaves are dark green. In a sunny position with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 m and spreads to approx. 60 cm. The Michaelmas daisy 'Schöne von Dietlikon' 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 Michaelmas daisy 'Schöne von Dietlikon' are dark green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Michaelmas daisy 'Schöne von Dietlikon' 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 Michaelmas daisy 'Schöne von Dietlikon' 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 'Schöne von Dietlikon' forms purple, basket-shaped flowers from September. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

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