China Aster

These autumn asters were bred specifically for florist use. They are characterized by strong, straight, and upright stems and an exceptionally abundant set of flowers. Primavera blooms with larger (about 40 mm) pink-purple flowers. Vase life is 10 days.

These autumn asters were bred specifically for florist use. They are characterized by strong, straight, and upright stems and an exceptionally abundant set of flowers. Blanca has a double flower about 35 mm large. Vase life is 10 days.

Aster Twilight. A tender beauty for partial shade. It willingly forms dense covers, and even conditions unfavorable for many other species do not discourage it. It does not mind competition from tree roots, or even drought. It is a hybrid of original North American species and is newly classified by botanists in the genus Eurybia. However, it is often offered in nurseries under the name Aster macrophyllus. Either way, in this seemingly delicate plant, gardeners gain a tough ally in the fight against weeds in difficult places.

These autumn asters were bred specifically for florist use. They are characterized by strong, straight, and upright stems and an exceptionally abundant set of flowers. Pearla is a white variety with a tiny flower about fifteen millimeters in size. Vase life is 10 days.

A classic perennial of Czech gardens, although originally 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. Harrington’s Pink is a variety found in the wild; it has 2.5 to 3.5 cm large flowers of bright pink color with a yellow center. It belongs to the later-flowering varieties. It 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. Elta belongs among the later-flowering varieties. It blooms with purplish-pink, semi-double, small inflorescences with yellow centers.

These autumn asters were bred specifically for floristry. They are characterized by strong, straight, upright stems and an exceptionally abundant set of flowers. Claudia features light pink flowers with a yellow centre. Vase life is 10 days.

These autumn asters were bred specifically for floristry. They are characterized by strong, straight, upright stems and an exceptionally abundant set of flowers. Cassy is a white, double-flowered aster. Vase life is 10 days.

These autumn asters were bred specifically for floristry. They are characterized by strong, straight, upright stems and an exceptionally abundant set of flowers. Cassandra blooms light blue with a yellow centre. Vase life is 10 days.

Kalimeris originates from East Asia, where it grows in open, light forests and meadows. It forms firm upright clumps; it is a healthy and very long-flowering perennial. Its blooms resemble autumn China asters, and it complements them perfectly in beds, as it begins blooming as early as June and remains interesting long after flowering. Mon Jardin blooms white.