Aster tongolensis 'Berggarten' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Aster 'Berggarten' (Aster tongolensis) is an upright, spreading perennial that produces blue-purple, basket-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance from May to June. Its lanceolate leaves are dark green. In a sunny location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Aster 'Berggarten' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Symphyotrichum, pre-summer aster.

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 'Berggarten' are dark green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Aster 'Berggarten' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, spreading.

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 'Berggarten' sets beautiful accents together with: Grey sainfoin, true lavender, summer aster, meadow blue oatgrass.

Care
- If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel up.

Flower
Aster tongolensis 'Berggarten' forms basket-shaped, blue-purple-coloured flowers from May. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

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