Aster ageratoides Stardust
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Botanical name | Aster ageratoides Stardust |
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Category | Aster |
Delivered as | Pot plant |
aa_height | 10-15cm |
Qty | 1x |
Flowers | Yes |
Flower period | Summer-Autumn |
Fragrant | No |
Cutflowers | Yes |
Flower colour | Blue |
Fruits | No |
Edible | No |
Location | Sunny |
Hardy | Yes |
Groundcovering | No |
Naturalizing | No |
Plant spacing | 30cm |
Plant Depth | 12cm |
Preferred Soil | Any soil |
Full grown height | 40cm - 60cm |
Mature width | 30cm - 40cm |
Poisonous | No |
Size | Ø 9cm |
USP | Cutflowerchnitblumen |
How to take care of Aster ageratoides Stardust
Aster ageratoides Stardust can be invasive, so either plant Aster ageratoides Stardust in large containers or in a permanent place at the back of the border. Aster ageratoides Stardust dislike being disturbed. Young plants need extra phosphorus to encourage good root development. Plant Aster ageratoides Stardust in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Aster ageratoides Stardust are hardy but the crowns need mulch for the first two winters. Cut back to nearly ground level once the flowering season is over. Aster ageratoides Stardust often take two - three years to bloom. Divide Aster ageratoides Stardust after 3 -5 blooming seasons in either spring or autumn. The easiest way to increase your plants is by taking cuttings in late autumn and early winter. Aster ageratoides Stardust will fail to grow if your soil is too heavy and has poor drainage. All Aster ageratoides Stardust tend to perform unevenly, even when grown in full sun. Snails and slugs can do substantial damage if left unchecked.