Aster umbellatus - P11

Description
The Aster (Aster umbellatus) is an upright, runner-forming perennial that produces white flowers arranged in umbels with a pleasant fragrance from July to September. Its leaves are medium green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually grows to a height of approx. 1.6 m and is approx. 60 cm wide. 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 in colour.

Frost hardiness
The Aster has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, stoloniferous.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady 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 umbellatus forms white flowers arranged in umbels from July. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

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