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Persicaria amplexicaulis

Anemone hybrida

Gypsophila paniculata

Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta

Aster ericoides

Aquilegia vulgaris

Alchemilla mollis

Deschampsia cespitosa

Filipendula vulgaris

Aster ericoides

Achillea millefolium

Kalimeris incisa

Lythrum salicaria

Rudbeckia subtomentosa

Achillea millefolium

Geum chiloense

Thymus citriodorus

Salvia nemorosa

Centaurea montana

Sidalcea

Solidaster hybride

Nepeta faassenii

Dicentra spectabilis

Persicaria amplexicaulis

Aster lateriflorus

Luzula nivea

Anemone hybrida

Achillea ptarmica

Achillea millefolium
This undemanding perennial will thrive best in partial shade or shade, even in problematic places, such as undergrowth beneath the canopies of mature trees. Here it can easily cope with the competition of their roots and, once established, can also handle drier conditions. The soil should primarily be well-draining, ideally loamy or sandy. When planting, maintain a spacing of 40 to 45 centimeters, which corresponds to about five to seven plants per square meter. This will give them plenty of space to form a dense clump while also ensuring good air circulation.
After planting, it is important to water the seedling regularly until it takes root properly. But once it establishes well in its new spot, it becomes a plant very undemanding of watering. Fertilizing is not at all necessary for this species; in spring, you can add a little well-rotted compost to the plants to support growth. The aster grows to a height of 30 to 50 centimeters, has sturdy dark stems and a naturally airy habit, so it does entirely without support. A great advantage is that it does not suffer from common diseases at all, and pests avoid it too, so even complete beginners will manage its cultivation with ease.
During August and September, the plant will delight you with pure white flowers that reliably attract bees and other pollinators. After blooming, definitely do not cut the stems in the autumn. Both the inflorescences and the dark stems maintain an interesting structure throughout the winter, bringing a beautiful winter effect to the flowerbed, especially when covered in frost. Prune the entire plant back just above the ground only in early spring; this will boost its vitality and the production of fresh new leaves. The aster is extremely frost-resistant down to -34 °C, so it does not need any special winter protection.
Customers often ask about the possibility of growing this perennial on shaded balconies in a pot. The aster is very suitable for container growing! Choose a sufficiently large container with a drainage hole at the bottom and use a high-quality, well-draining substrate mixed with a little sand. When growing in a planter, remember that the substrate dries out faster than soil in a flowerbed, so the plant will need more frequent watering. Nevertheless, beware of permanent waterlogging, which could lead to root rot.
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.
The product can be found in the following collections.






Perennials, Grasses, and Bulbs Collection
A selection of plants designed for humus-rich and well-drained soil in light shade. It contains perennials that appreciate wa…





Collection of perennials, grasses, and bulbs
A collection for planting containers as well as flower beds in fresh partial shade and shade. For all the lucky owners of eas…





Perennial Collection with Ornamental Grasses and Bulbs
A collection of taller plants intended for semi-shaded beds with good soil. It will suit gardens with a forest atmosphere, wh…






Perennial Collection
Places under trees are considered the most difficult to solve in a garden. But with our collection of hardy perennials, you c…
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Aster novi-belgii

Aster ericoides

Aster ericoides

Kalimeris incisa

Aster pringlei

Aster dumosus

Aster novi-belgii

Aster pringlei

Aster novi-belgii

Aster × hybridus

Aster ericoides

Aster ageratoides

Aster divaricatus

Aster lateriflorus

Aster ericoides

Aster ericoides

Aster novae-angliae

Aster x herveyi

Aster × hybridus

Aster divaricatus

Alchemilla mollis

Achillea millefolium

Verbena bonariensis

Salvia nemorosa

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Gaura lindheimeri

Echinacea purpurea

Echinacea pallida

Eryngium planum

Echinacea purpurea

Salvia nemorosa

Calamintha nepeta

Rudbeckia fulgida

Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta

Gaura lindheimeri

Salvia nemorosa

Leucanthemum vulgare

Achillea millefolium

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Salvia nemorosa