




Aster ericoides

Calamintha nepeta

Aster ericoides

Aster novi-belgii

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Aster pringlei

Sesleria autumnalis

Achillea millefolium

Rudbeckia subtomentosa

Eryngium planum

Achillea millefolium

Gypsophila paniculata

Achillea millefolium

Baptisia australis

Aster pringlei

Verbena hastata

Achillea millefolium

Nepeta faassenii

Aster ericoides

Salvia nemorosa

Alchemilla mollis

Deschampsia cespitosa

Sedum spectabile

Hydrangea arborescens

Leucanthemum vulgare

Sanguisorba tenuifolia

Aster ericoides

Solidago canadensis

Hyssopus officinalis

Achillea millefolium
New England aster thrives best in full sun, where the flower set is the richest and the stems remain firm and do not flop. The soil should primarily be well-draining, loamy to sandy. This plant does not require overly humous or rich substrates; on the contrary, in soil that is too nutritious, it may grow excessively at the expense of flowering and lose stability. When planting, maintain a spacing of approximately 50 cm to give the plants enough room for air circulation and allow them to form their typical, richly branched clumps resembling clouds. Immediately after planting, water the seedling thoroughly so that the roots connect with the surrounding soil.
During the growing season, caring for the New England aster is very easy and suitable even for complete beginners. The plant is perfectly adapted to drier conditions, and once well-rooted, it requires only minimal watering. It makes do with natural rainfall and will appreciate additional moisture only during periods of extreme, prolonged drought. A great advantage is its natural resilience – it does not suffer from common diseases or pests, so you don't have to use any chemicals. In the fall, you can look forward to a flood of tiny flowers that attract bees and butterflies. Since the stems become woody and the plant is frost-hardy down to -34 °C, there is no need to cover it for the winter. On the contrary, leave the spent clumps in the flowerbed all winter; frosted, they look beautiful and provide shelter for small insects. We cut the dry parts low above the ground only early in the spring before new shoots begin to sprout.
If you are considering growing it in containers, it is possible, but given the plant's height (up to 140 cm) and its massive root system, you must choose a sufficiently large and stable pot. Small window boxes are not suitable because the soil in them would dry out too quickly and the plant would lack stability. In a container, it is necessary to monitor watering more carefully than in a flowerbed, as the substrate must not dry out completely to tinder, but at the same time, it must not be waterlogged – the bottom of the container must have good water drainage. Remember also that roots freeze faster in a container than in the ground; although the aster is very resilient, in a container it may require wrapping the pot with burlap or polystyrene during severe winters.
The information given is based on our experience, please use it as a guide only. Times may vary depending on the season, climate, location, sowing and transplanting dates and possibly also the conditions in the greenhouse/greenhouse. We always recommend testing how the plant performs in your conditions. Please do not take this as a guarantee.
See how the seedling looks over the course of a year.










Aster novi-belgii

Aster ericoides

Aster ericoides

Kalimeris incisa

Aster pringlei

Aster dumosus

Aster novi-belgii

Aster novi-belgii

Aster pringlei

Aster × hybridus

Aster divaricatus

Aster ageratoides

Aster ericoides

Aster ericoides

Aster lateriflorus

Aster ericoides

Aster novae-angliae

Aster x herveyi

Aster × hybridus

Aster novi-belgii

Alchemilla mollis

Achillea millefolium

Salvia nemorosa

Verbena bonariensis

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Gaura lindheimeri

Echinacea purpurea

Echinacea pallida

Eryngium planum

Echinacea purpurea

Salvia nemorosa

Calamintha nepeta

Rudbeckia fulgida

Gaura lindheimeri

Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta

Salvia nemorosa

Leucanthemum vulgare

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Achillea millefolium

Salvia nemorosa