China Aster

Fine tiny leaves and well-branched long stems with a large number of tiny star-shaped flowers make this Aster an ideal autumn cut flower. In beds, it serves as a fluffy delicate filler and brightens up the garden after summer perennials have finished blooming. It will look good in combination with roses and in wild plantings with grasses. It is important for bees and butterflies as the last pasture before winter. It lasts 7 to 10 days in a vase. 'Lovely' is characterized by countless small, delicate pink flowers in loose panicles on firm, wiry stems.

It originates from the northeastern USA and southern Canada, where it grows in damp areas, scrublands, and on coasts. It crosses very willingly with other aster species, resulting in an inexhaustible number of varieties. Unlike New England asters, they do not close their flowers at night or during unfavorable weather, making them perfect for cutting into vases. We must keep in mind their susceptibility to mildew, which can be prevented by choosing a suitable location. They last 7 to 10 days in a vase. The white variety White Ladies is large-flowered, profusely blooming, and of taller growth.

Fine tiny leaves and well-branched long stems with a large number of tiny star-shaped flowers make this Aster an ideal autumn cut flower. In beds, it serves as a fluffy delicate filler and brightens up the garden after summer perennials have finished blooming. It will look good in combination with roses and in wild plantings with grasses. It is important for bees and butterflies as the last pasture before winter. It lasts 7 to 10 days in a vase. 'Schneetanne' is an old reliable, white-flowering variety bred by Karl Förster.

Fine tiny leaves and well-branched long stems with a large number of tiny star-shaped flowers make this aster an ideal autumn cut flower. In flowerbeds, it serves as a fluffy delicate filler and brightens up the garden after summer perennials have finished flowering. It looks good combined with roses and in wild plantings with grasses. It is important for bees and butterflies as the last forage before winter. Lasts 7 to 10 days in a vase. Golden Spray is a flood of more distinct white florets with a yellow center. Slightly shorter than the basic species.

A vigorous garden aster cultivar that you will appreciate in beds for its rich coloring and late flowering time, and above all for its ability to spread via runners. It fills empty spaces between taller perennials. The lavender shade of the flowers contrasts perfectly with warm autumn tones.

Fine tiny leaves and well-branched long stems with a large number of tiny star-shaped flowers make this Aster an ideal autumn cut flower. In beds, it serves as a fluffy delicate filler and brightens up the garden after summer perennials have finished blooming. It will look good in combination with roses and in wild plantings with grasses. It is important for bees and butterflies as the last pasture before winter. It lasts 7 to 10 days in a vase. 'Erlkönig' blooms with a large number of small light purple flowers with a yellow center.

Astra pýřitá je skutečnou královnou pozdního léta a podzimu, která rozkvétá v době, kdy se většina ostatních trvalek již ukládá k zimnímu spánku. Tato původem severoamerická kráska je typická svým bohatým větvením a záplavou drobných bílých květů se žlutými středy, které postupem času mění barvu do purpurova. Díky své výšce kolem 120 centimetrů vytváří v záhonech vzdušný efekt a doslova mraky květů, které se skvěle vyjímají v přírodně laděných či prérijních výsadbách. Svým druhovým názvem odkazuje na jemné chloupky, které pokrývají její stonky a listy. Pro včely, motýly a další opylovače představuje jeden z posledních a velmi důležitých zdrojů nektaru před příchodem zimy. Je to mimořádně odolná a nenáročná trvalka, která zvládne i sušší a chudší půdy na plném slunci. Mrazuvzdornost až do -34 °C z ní dělá spolehlivou součást zahrady po mnoho let. Pevné dřevnatějící stonky se navíc skvěle hodí k řezu do podzimních kytic, kde vydrží dlouho svěží a dodají vazbám objem a lehkost.