Aster

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. Fellowship is large-flowered, profusely blooming, and of taller growth. The pink-colored flowers with yellow centers have a diameter of up to 3 cm.

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.

Forms a delicate, airy bush. Compared to Aster ericoides, the flowers are less numerous, placed singly at the ends of branch tips, which gives the plant an airy effect. The plant has a very delicate appearance. It is beautiful in combination with other late asters and ornamental grasses. Healthy and long-blooming, the pink flower is slightly larger than that of Aster ericoides. Lasts 7 to 10 days in a vase.

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.

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. 'Schneetanne' is an old reliable, white-flowering variety bred by Karl Förster.

The dark black-burgundy shoots of this aster make it a true specialty. The leaves change color in late summer from dark green to burgundy. The white flowers have pink stamens. Lasts 7 to 10 days in a vase.

It creates a delicate airy bush. Compared to Aster ericoides, the flowers are less numerous, placed individually at the ends of branchlets, which gives this perennial an effect of airiness. The plant gives a very delicate impression. It is beautiful in combination with other late asters and ornamental grasses. Monte Cassino is characterized by very late flowering, so we can enjoy its flowers even in November, often together with the first snowflakes. It lasts 7 to 10 days in a vase.

The Eastern Star White wood aster is a reliable perennial originating from North American forest clearings and forest edges. It thrives best in partial shade to shade, where it will appreciate ordinary well-draining and loamy soil. It is perfect for planting under mature trees because it deals surprisingly well with the competition from their roots. You will receive an already grown seedling in a pot from us, ready to be transplanted. It soon forms dense clumps of fresh green leaves and dark wiry stems. Despite its dense growth, it looks delicate and airy. During August and September, it blooms with a flood of white flowers with fewer petals, which bring light into shady corners and reliably attract bees. It is an exceptionally resilient plant for beginners that does not suffer from diseases and survives even harsh frosts dropping to minus twenty-eight degrees. It serves excellently for cutting into fresh bouquets as well as for drying for floristry purposes. Furthermore, when left in the garden bed, it offers a beautiful winter effect.

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 classic perennial of Czech gardens, even though it originates from North America. In nature, it grows in thickets among taller plants and naturally loses leaves on the lower part of the stem very early. Its bred cultivars also retain this characteristic. Therefore, we combine it in beds with suitable perennials that cover the lower parts well. The whole plant is roughly hairy. It is a hardy and long-lived perennial and resists powdery mildew well. Septemberrubin has rich carmine-pink flowers with a yellow center. It lasts 7 to 10 days in a vase.

The hairy aster is a true queen of late summer and autumn, blooming at a time when most other perennials are already going into winter dormancy. This originally North American beauty is characterized by its rich branching and a flood of tiny white flowers with yellow centers, which change color to purple over time. Thanks to its height of around 120 centimeters, it creates an airy effect in flower beds and literal clouds of flowers that stand out perfectly in natural or prairie-style plantings. Its species name refers to the fine hairs that cover its stems and leaves. For bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, it represents one of the last and very important sources of nectar before the arrival of winter. It is an exceptionally resilient and low-maintenance perennial that can handle even drier and poorer soils in full sun. Frost resistance down to -34 °C makes it a reliable part of the garden for many years. Moreover, its sturdy, woody stems are perfectly suited for cutting into autumn bouquets, where they stay fresh for a long time and add volume and lightness to arrangements.

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.

The Italian aster 'Rosa Erfüllung' is exactly the perennial that will add fresh colors to your garden at a time when most summer flowers are already slowly fading. Its original homeland is the sunny and dry slopes or steppes of central and southern Europe, making it an extremely resilient plant. Therefore, in our gardens, it simply needs a spot in direct sun with well-drained, even poorer sandy soil. You will receive a grown seedling in a pot from us, which just needs to be transplanted straight into the flower bed. Here it will root very quickly and form a vigorous clump. It is a long-lived plant that even complete beginners can handle, because it does not suffer from diseases or pests and easily survives frosts down to minus twenty-eight degrees. The 'Rosa Erfüllung' cultivar grows to a height of around half a meter and produces a flood of light pink flowers from August to October. These flowers not only brighten up autumn beds, but are also edible and reliably attract bees, bumblebees, and butterflies from the wide surroundings. The sturdy stems do not need any support and are excellent for cutting into a vase. In mixed bouquets, they bring a fine texture and stay fresh for about a week. Although it is not suitable for drying in winter arrangements, fresh bouquets from it bring joy to every interior. In the flower bed, it looks great in group plantings; we recommend planting roughly seven to nine plants per square meter. It fits perfectly into prairie and gravel beds, where it naturally complements lower ornamental grasses.

The aster 'Rosenwichtel' is a tiny perennial that will light up any flower bed in autumn. The original species of dwarf asters grow in the bright thickets of North America. In the garden, it will therefore appreciate a sunny location or partial shade and well-drained loamy soil with plenty of humus. You will receive a grown seedling in a pot from us, which just needs to be transplanted straight into the ground. The 'Rosenwichtel' variety stands out with its cushion-like growth, staying close to the ground and reaching a height of only fifteen to twenty centimeters. It will work wonderfully as an edging for flower beds. We recommend planting nine to twelve seedlings per square meter with a spacing of thirty to forty centimeters to create a dense green carpet. It does not need support and even a beginner can easily handle its cultivation. It effortlessly survives frosts down to minus thirty-four degrees. From August to October, it covers itself with light pink to pastel flowers. These attract bees and bumblebees, providing them with late food. The aster is not suitable for cutting or drying; its beauty stands out right outdoors.

The aster 'Blue King' will reliably wake your garden to life in late summer and autumn. In the wild, it grows in sun-drenched meadows and the edges of bright forests. Thus, a sunny location and normal loamy, well-drained soil suit it best. From our well-rooted seedling in a pot, a strong plant up to sixty centimeters high will grow after transplanting into the flower bed. It grows compactly and firmly, so it easily does without any support. The 'Blue King' cultivar boasts a rich set of blue-purple flowers, which you will enjoy from August to October. It is an extremely resilient and long-lived perennial that even complete beginners can handle. It can withstand severe frosts; it's only good to watch out for aphids, slugs, and powdery mildew. The flowers are a great attraction for bees and butterflies and are perfectly suited for cutting into a vase, where they stay fresh for many days.

The dwarf aster 'Apollo' is an absolute classic of autumn gardens and will reliably light up even the gloomiest day with its bright white flowers. The original species comes from the eastern part of North America, where it inhabits bright places with naturally moister and nutrient-rich soil. In the garden, you will make it happiest in full sun in well-drained and rather loamy soil, which you should not let dry out completely for a long time. You will receive a well-rooted seedling in a pot from us, ready for immediate planting in its permanent location. 'Apollo' is a very undemanding perennial that will reliably stay in its place for many years and easily survive frosts well below thirty degrees. Thanks to its lower growth of around thirty to forty centimeters, it beautifully holds a cushion-like shape and does not require tying up. In ornamental compositions, it forms a perfect edging for paths or a transition element to taller species. The pure white flowers bloom gradually from late summer through all of September until October. They are a huge magnet for beneficial insects; bees and bumblebees love to stop on them from morning to evening. If you like decorating your home with living flowers, the aster will definitely please you. Its stems with open flowers are perfectly suited for cutting into vases and bring joy for many days, but you will not use it for drying. For healthy growth and abundant flowering, we recommend maintaining a spacing of thirty to forty centimeters so that air can freely flow around the plants. This serves as great prevention against powdery mildew, while in spring it is good to guard the young shoots against slug invasions.

Dwarf autumn asters must not be missing in any garden that wants to live and bloom until the first frosts. The Aster dumosus species has its original area of distribution on the American continent, where it inhabits slightly moist plains and the semi-shaded edges of deciduous groves. In your garden, you will make it happiest with a spot in the sun or partial shade with regular garden soil that is humous and sufficiently well-drained. You only need to avoid permanent drought; otherwise, it is an exceptionally undemanding and long-lived perennial. From our supplied grown seedling in a pot, a sturdy bush about forty centimeters tall will soon emerge after transplanting, which requires no support and playfully survives even very harsh winters down to minus thirty-four degrees. The 'Kristina' cultivar will win you over with a rich set of radiantly pure white flowers. These open in late summer and bloom persistently through all of September until October. It is exactly in this period that it acts literally like a magnet for bees and other pollinators looking for nectar. Thanks to its lower growth and deep green leaves, the 'Kristina' aster is a great choice for flower bed edges or undergrowth beneath taller shrubs. It works excellently in mixed plantings together with other autumn perennials.