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.

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.

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. The Blue Star inflorescence consists of thousands of tiny flowers – little stars of light blue color with a yellow center. Forms a compact bush.

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. Blanca has a double flower about 35 mm large. 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. 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.

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. Alba is a pure white cultivar.

The aster, or heart-leaved aster, is an originally wild North American perennial, naturally growing in sunny habitats. The tiny flowers of the blue-violet cultivar Ideal are grouped into fluffy clouds. It is an irresistible attraction for bees. It can bloom until late autumn. Its delicate foliage on tall, later slightly arching shoots is also attractive. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.