Aster tataricus - P9

Description
The Aster (Aster tataricus) is an upright perennial that produces lilac-coloured, basket-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance from September to November. Its lanceolate, toothed leaves are medium green. In a sunny location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 m and grows to a width of approx. 50 cm. The Aster is well tolerant of frost.

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 the Aster are medium green, lanceolate, toothed.

Frost hardiness
The Aster 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 Aster sets beautiful accents together with: Garden myrtle aster, wild aster.

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 tataricus forms basket-shaped, purple-coloured flowers from September. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

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