Aster umbellatus 'Weisser Schirm' - P9

Description
The Aster 'Weißer Schirm' (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 colour. 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 'Weißer Schirm' 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 'Weißer Schirm' are medium green in colour.

Frost hardiness
The Aster 'Weißer Schirm' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, runner-forming.

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.

Planting partner
The Aster 'Weißer Schirm' sets beautiful accents together with: Garden three-master flower, meadow iris, willow-leaved sunflower.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Aster umbellatus 'Weißer Schirm' forms white flowers arranged in umbels from July. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

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