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Bushy, finely textured foliage covered with semi-double vibrantly colored flowers from late summer through fall.
Also known as Fall Asters, these are terrific favorites for autumn color in the perennial border. Plants form bushy mounds, bearing loads of small daisy flowers. This is a compact selection with single, lilac-blue flowers, each with a tiny golden button eye. Pinch plants before July to keep especially low in habit. Excellent in containers. Most Asters will be troubled much less with powdery mildew when grown in a moist, rich soil. Bred by Kientzler of the Netherlands. USPPP: unlicensed propagation prohibited.
Blooms late summer to fall
23-35 In
5-9 Find your zone
Full Sun
Grow at 48-55° F while keeping evenly moist, but allow soil to dry slightly between watering. Once plants are actively growing Asters benefit from a regular fertilizer program and a soft pinch 8-10 days after potting. Plants generally finish in 6-10 weeks based on growing conditions.
Plants Per Gallon: 1
Storage Temperature Prior to Planting: 38
Cooler Humidity Prior to Planting: Low
Plant in professional potting soil keeping crown of plant at same level it was in the plug. Water well and apply a broad spectrum fungicide according to directions to avoid crown and root rot.
Plant thrives in full sun. The plant is drought tolerant, but does well in moist, well-drained soil.
We have done our best to describe this plant as accurately as possible, however, different climates
and growing conditions in different parts of the country will affect height, bloom time, and color.