Aster tripolium - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Blue chamomile (Aster tripolium) is an upright, slender perennial that produces lilac-coloured, cupped flowers with a pleasant fragrance from June to September. Its leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and is approx. 20 cm wide. The Blue chamomile 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 Blue chamomile are medium green in colour.

Frost hardiness
The Blue chamomile has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, slender.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

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 tripolium forms cup-shaped, lilac-coloured flowers from June. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

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