{"product_id":"aster-alpha-white-3-lt","title":"Aster Alpha White \/ 3 lt.","description":"\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1ei4fgk\" data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"167\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAster 'Alpha White'\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"190\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"176\"\u003eAster\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alpha White'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"198\"\u003e3L pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"365\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"221\"\u003ePlant Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp white daisy-like flowers • Long late-season display • Compact, bushy habit • Excellent for pollinators • Ideal for borders and containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"rzkdgm\" data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"378\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"698\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"387\"\u003eAster\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alpha White' is a compact herbaceous perennial producing masses of bright white, daisy-like flowers with golden-yellow centres from late summer into autumn. Its clean, fresh colour brightens the garden at the end of the growing season, providing valuable interest when many summer-flowering plants are fading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"990\"\u003eThe naturally tidy, well-branched habit makes it an excellent choice for sunny borders, patio containers and smaller gardens. Rich in nectar, the flowers attract bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects, making this cultivar a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"gisunw\" data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1009\"\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1k8axk2\" data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003eElegant white flowers provide fresh late-season colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2uxrrx\" data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003eLong flowering period from late summer into autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bl0t5g\" data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003eCompact growth is ideal for borders and containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12ukpra\" data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eAttractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14d15au\" data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003ePairs beautifully with ornamental grasses and autumn-flowering perennials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"tzp6e8\" data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1977\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1342\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1357\" data-col-size=\"lg\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1385\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003e\n\u003cem data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eAster\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alpha White'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1425\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003eMichaelmas Daisy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1459\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003eHerbaceous perennial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1494\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1525\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eMid-green deciduous foliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1535\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFlower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003eWhite daisy-like flowers with golden-yellow centres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1610\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFlowering Period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1635\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eLate summer to autumn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1651\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003eCompact, upright and bushy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1693\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1753\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1713\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1753\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eFertile, moist but well-drained soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1770\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1795\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eApproximately 35–45cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1812\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\" data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003eApproximately 35–45cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1850\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eHardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1850\" data-end=\"1977\" data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eHardy in Irish gardens. Dies back naturally in autumn and produces fresh growth in spring. Best grown in well-drained soil.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1vf7tma\" data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"1995\"\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1pz658f\" data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003ePosition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003ePlant in full sun for the best flowering and compact, sturdy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mebt03\" data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2093\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2269\"\u003eWater regularly during the first growing season to establish a healthy root system. Once established, water during extended dry spells, particularly when grown in containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ynopa7\" data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2279\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2405\"\u003eGrow in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Avoid prolonged winter waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"z48ndi\" data-start=\"2407\" data-end=\"2436\"\u003eHardiness and Winter Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2667\"\u003eThis hardy herbaceous perennial overwinters outdoors throughout Ireland. The foliage dies back after flowering and new shoots emerge in spring. Applying a mulch in late winter will help improve soil structure and retain moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"amc1e5\" data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2685\"\u003eRoutine Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2885\"\u003eDeadhead faded flowers to encourage continued blooming. Cut back old stems after flowering or in late winter before fresh growth appears, and divide mature clumps every few years to maintain vigour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"em107h\" data-start=\"2887\" data-end=\"2901\"\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2903\" data-end=\"3113\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16bquao\" data-start=\"2903\" data-end=\"2929\"\u003eSunny perennial borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gt7faz\" data-start=\"2930\" data-end=\"2954\"\u003eCottage-style gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p1sp0d\" data-start=\"2955\" data-end=\"2994\"\u003ePollinator-friendly planting schemes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"b20r5e\" data-start=\"2995\" data-end=\"3034\"\u003ePatio pots and decorative containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"41zhi2\" data-start=\"3035\" data-end=\"3113\"\u003ePlanting alongside ornamental grasses and other autumn-flowering perennials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"qpwf28\" data-start=\"3115\" data-end=\"3130\"\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3132\" data-end=\"3346\"\u003eThe supplied pot size refers to the nursery container and not the plant's mature size. The compact 'Alpha' series has been bred to produce abundant flowers on neat, well-branched plants that rarely require staking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"tz4eci\" data-start=\"3348\" data-end=\"3370\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3372\" data-end=\"3443\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ujz5om\" data-start=\"3372\" data-end=\"3411\"\u003eBotanical name: \u003cem data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3397\"\u003eAster\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alpha White'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"eb5oma\" data-start=\"3412\" data-end=\"3443\"\u003eSupplied in a 3L nursery pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ben vista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54581087371597,"sku":"5061106214512","price":11.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/easygarden.ie\/products\/aster-alpha-white-3-lt","provider":"Easy Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}