Aster is a s broad genus of usually perennials from temperate regions in the northern hemisphere and provides several floriferous species with bright lavender, lilac to rich pink flowers above finely dissected leaves from summer to late autumn. All Aster species are easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Sow seeds flat in any rich, well drained soil and keep pots outside in a protected spot. Seeds require a prolonged cooling period prior to germination in late spring. Carefully transplant young plants to the final spot in the garden as soon as they are strong enough. All are USDA Climate Zone 6. 20 seeds per package. |
Aster alpinus (Alpine Aster)15 (25)cm, Alpine Aster is a perennial with beautiful lavender blue flower heads with a yellow disk above narrow leaves. It is native of mountain meadows from the Pyrenees to the Alps, the Tatra range, the Balkans and western Asia. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. An excellent plant for the rock garden. IV-VI. |
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Aster himalaicus (Himalaya Aster)20 (30)cm, Himalaya Aster is a perennial aster with utmost showy, large, rich lavender blue flower heads with a greenish-yellow disk above narrow leaves. Native of meadows and rock crevices in Eastern Asia. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. Excellent in a protected spot in the rock garden. V-VII. |
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seed package 4085 | € 4,99 |
Aster tongolensis (East Indies Aster)20 (30)cm, East Indies Aster is a perennial aster with utmost showy, large, pale lavender blue flower heads with an orange-yellow disk above narrow leaves. Native of meadows and rock crevices in China. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. Excellent in a protected spot in the rock garden. V-VII. |
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seed package 6342 | € 4,99 |