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Aster alpinus 'Albus'

Aster alpinus 'Albus'

Confirmed format: 9cm potted alpine

Plant Highlights

• Elegant pure white daisy-like flowers with golden centres

• Flowers from late spring into early summer

• Compact habit ideal for rockeries and borders

• Excellent for bees and other pollinating insects

• Easy to grow in sunny, well-drained positions

Overview

Aster alpinus 'Albus', commonly known as Alpine Aster, is a compact, clump-forming perennial prized for its crisp white daisy-like flowers that appear from late spring into early summer. Each bloom features bright white petals surrounding a golden-yellow centre, creating a fresh, natural display that brightens rockeries, alpine gardens and the front of sunny borders.

Its tidy, low-growing habit makes it an excellent choice for smaller gardens, gravel planting and patio containers. Flowering earlier than many other asters, 'Albus' provides valuable colour at the transition from spring into summer while attracting bees and other beneficial pollinating insects.

Why We Love It

• Pure white flowers bring brightness to sunny planting schemes.

• Compact growth is ideal for rockeries and smaller spaces.

• Flowers provide an excellent nectar source for bees and pollinators.

• Easy to grow with very little maintenance.

• Suitable for borders, alpine troughs and decorative containers.

Plant Details

Growing Guide

Position

Plant in a sunny, open position where it receives plenty of direct sunlight. It thrives in alpine beds, rockeries, gravel gardens and the front of borders.

Watering

Water regularly while establishing. Once established, plants tolerate short dry periods but perform best when watered during prolonged spells of dry weather. Avoid prolonged waterlogging.

Soil

Grow in fertile, free-draining soil. Sandy, gravelly or stony soils are ideal, and incorporating horticultural grit into heavier soils will improve drainage.

Hardiness and Winter Care

Fully hardy throughout Ireland. Ensure good winter drainage to protect the crown from prolonged wet conditions. The foliage dies back naturally in winter before fresh growth emerges in spring.

Routine Care

Remove faded flowers to prolong the display and keep plants looking tidy. Cut back old stems after flowering if required, and divide established clumps every few years in spring or autumn to maintain vigour.

Perfect For

• Rockeries and alpine gardens.

• Front of sunny borders.

• Gravel gardens.

• Patio containers and alpine troughs.

• Pollinator-friendly planting.

Good to Know

'Albus' flowers earlier than most autumn-flowering asters, making it a valuable source of colour in late spring. Its clean white blooms combine beautifully with other alpine perennials and help brighten sunny planting schemes.

Product Information

• Botanical identity: Aster alpinus 'Albus'

• Supplied in a 9cm nursery pot.