Asters - which gardener does not know them, these wonderfully grateful and flowering perennials. They can be found in stores all year round. How to plant them correctly!

Asters are planted out in spring

When is the ideal planting time?

If you want to plant autumn or summer asters, spring is the ideal time to plant them. Spring asters, on the other hand, should preferably be planted in autumn. Attention: So that they can still root properly until winter, you should plant them early in autumn!

Which location is suitable for asters?

Sunny, warm locations are best suited for these perennials. They also benefit from a protected location. Exceptions among the asters, which also thrive in partial shade, include blue forest asters, white forest asters and wild asters.

What requirements do asters place on the soil?

Asters do not make difficult demands on the substrate. You should primarily pay attention to the following aspects:

  • loose texture
  • good permeability
  • high nutrient content
  • medium to high humus content
  • fresh to moist environment

Which perennials are suitable in the neighborhood?

Asters come in a wide variety of colors, sizes, and shapes. Basically, they can be staged with other perennials that bloom at the same time, but also with ornamental grasses. Examples of good neighbors are:

  • coneflower
  • delphinium
  • rose
  • phlox
  • globe thistle
  • strawflower
  • Switchgrass
  • Chinese reed
  • Pennisetum grass
  • feather bristle grass

How do you sow asters?

If you are going to sow asters with your own hands, then you should approach this in the spring. The seeds are sown 0.5 to 1 cm deep. If you keep the soil moist, germination will occur after 2 to 3 weeks. Temperatures between 18 and 21 °C are ideal. From May the asters can resettle outdoors.

When do asters bloom?

Not all asters bloom in the fall. There are species that bloom as early as May and until June. Other species show their flowers in summer (early summer asters). The mountain asters, on the other hand, bloom in midsummer. Irrespective of the flowering time, they all need their own individual dose of care.

tips

Tall species should be equipped with a support to prevent twisting.

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