Solidaster Lemore

Yes, Zlatnice is extremely frost-hardy, withstanding temperatures as low as -28 °C (it falls into hardiness zone 5a). Therefore, there is no need to cover it with conifer branches or garden fleece for the winter. It will survive the winter here with ease and will reliably sprout back in full strength come spring.

'Lemore' Scabiosa is a huge magnet for beneficial insects! Throughout the summer, its flowers very actively and successfully attract bees, bumblebees, and various species of butterflies. It is an absolutely ideal choice if you want to easily turn your garden into a natural paradise for all important pollinators.

Unfortunately, this specific variety is not aromatic at all. While its beautiful flowers generously produce nectar essential for pollinators, you will not notice any strong, sweet, or otherwise typical scent with the human nose. It is therefore ideal for allergy sufferers or sensitive individuals who are bothered by overly intense or heavy floral scents in the garden or in cut bouquets on the table at home.

You can look forward to magnificent flowers throughout the summer and into early autumn. 'Lemore' Scabiosa blooms gradually from July until the end of September. Thanks to this long, staggered blooming period and the magical color transformation from yellow to creamy white, your flower bed will look slightly different and incredibly interesting every single day.

This perennial loves the sun, so choose a fully sunny location in your garden. As for the soil, it prefers permeable, loamy to sandy-loam soil that is sufficiently rich in nutrients. It is better to avoid heavy, permanently waterlogged, clay soils entirely.

Certainly! Although Zlatnice is primarily intended and recommended for garden beds, you can grow it very successfully in a larger, more spacious container on a terrace. You just need to ensure a sufficiently large and deep pot with functional drainage holes so that excess water can always flow away freely. However, remember to provide more regular watering and more frequent fertilization, as the substrate in the confined space of a pot dries out much faster and loses valuable nutrients.

Solidaster 'Lemore' (Solidaster hybride) is a very unique and attractive perennial that originated from a cross between an aster and a goldenrod. It captivates with its smaller but very abundant flowers, which gradually change color from bright yellow, through pastel lemon, to creamy and milky white. It grows to a height of 60 to 80 centimeters and forms dense, sturdy clumps.

You don't need to worry at all; the plant is completely safe and non-toxic. There is no danger to dogs, cats, other pets, or small children. Its vibrant flowers are actually surprisingly edible, so you can feel free to use them to creatively decorate light summer salads or sweet desserts.

Solidaster is absolutely fantastic for fresh summer arrangements! If you cut its flowers for a vase, they will remain fresh and beautiful for an impressive 10 days. It looks great both on its own and in colorful combinations with other summer flowers. Conversely, this variety is not suitable for drying.

No, fortunately, this special hybrid variety (Solidaster hybride) does not self-seed unintentionally, so you don't have to worry about it aggressively or uncontrollably overrunning your flower beds. If you want to propagate it intentionally and get more plants, the best and most reliable method is the classic mechanical division of older clumps using a spade, ideally in early spring or autumn.

This is an exceptionally hardy and healthy perennial that does not suffer from common pests and is naturally disease-free. The only slight exception can be occasional powdery mildew, a fungal disease that appears on the leaves as an unsightly white coating during prolonged, extreme droughts. Prevention, however, is very easy—simply ensure the plant is sufficiently watered during drier periods.