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Aster
Symphyotrichum (Aster Group)
13cm pot
Plant Highlights: Late-season colour • Daisy-like flowers • Ideal for autumn displays • Suitable for borders and containers • Attractive to pollinating insects
Overview
Asters are valued for their cheerful daisy-like flowers that brighten the garden from late summer into autumn, when many other plants are beginning to fade. Flower colours vary across the range and may include shades of purple, blue, pink or white with contrasting golden-yellow centres.
Their compact, bushy habit makes them an excellent choice for adding long-lasting seasonal colour to borders, patio containers and mixed planting schemes. They combine well with ornamental grasses and other late-flowering perennials, extending interest well into autumn.
Why We Love It
- Provides valuable late-season colour when many summer flowers have finished.
- Daisy-like blooms attract bees and other pollinating insects.
- Compact growth suits both garden beds and patio containers.
- Easy to combine with other autumn-flowering plants for extended displays.
- Flowers make attractive additions to seasonal cut arrangements.
Plant Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Symphyotrichum (Aster Group) |
| Common Name | Aster |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous flowering perennial, commonly grown for seasonal displays |
| Foliage | Green, leafy stems with a bushy habit |
| Flower | Daisy-like blooms in a range of colours depending on the variety |
| Flowering Period | Late summer to autumn |
| Position | Full sun or partial shade |
| Soil | Fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil |
| Mature Height | Approximately 30–60cm (varies by variety) |
| Mature Spread | Approximately 30–50cm (varies by variety) |
| Hardiness | Generally hardy once established; protect young container-grown plants from prolonged severe frost |
Growing Guide
Position
Plant in full sun for the best flowering, though light partial shade is also suitable.
Watering
Water regularly after planting to help establish strong roots. Once established, keep the soil evenly moist during prolonged dry spells, particularly for plants growing in containers.
Soil
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Avoid sites that remain waterlogged during winter.
Hardiness and Winter Care
Most asters are hardy perennial plants. In areas with very wet winter soil, good drainage helps maintain healthy plants. Container-grown plants may benefit from some winter protection during severe cold.
Routine Care
Remove spent flowers to keep displays looking tidy. Cut back old stems after flowering or in late winter before new growth appears. Established clumps can be divided every few years to maintain vigour.
Perfect For
- Adding reliable colour to autumn borders.
- Patio pots and seasonal container displays.
- Cottage-style and wildlife-friendly gardens.
- Planting alongside ornamental grasses and late-flowering perennials.
Good to Know
Flower colour, mature size and flowering time vary across the different Aster varieties available. The current in-store selection may include several colours and forms.
Product Information
- Supplied in a 13cm nursery pot.
*This description has been prepared using the supplied product information and follows the Easy Garden layout requirements for category completeness.
Growing & care
- Plant type
- perennial
- Position & light
- Full sun· Partial shade
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained· Moist
- Mature size
- 60cm high· 50cm wide
- Flowering
- Late summer to autumn· White· Pink· Purple· Blue· Multicolour
Useful to know
Good for containersGood for bordersPollinator friendly
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