Aster spectabilis 'Macho Blue' - Eastern Showy Aster
Botanical name       : Aster spectabilis 'Macho Blue'Â
Common name          : Eastern Showy Aster, Seaside AsterÂ
Colour               : Light violet-blueÂ
Flowering time       : August - OctoberÂ
Full grown height    : ± 50 cmÂ
Light requirement    : SunÂ
Moisture requirement : Dry, NormalÂ
Winter hardiness     : Till -35°C  (USDA Zone 4)Â
Spacing              : ± 35 cm (± 8 per m²)Â
Details              : Insect friendlyÂ
Pot size             : Square 9 cm, volume 0,5 LiterÂ
Delivery time        : 4 - 9 working daysÂ
Special notes        : -Â
General information about Aster (Aster):Aster (Aster) forms a large genus of perennials. One for everybody, in all colours and sizes. Most Asters want full sun in a reasonably fertile, well-draining, moist soil. After flowering, cut back to maintain a nice clump shape. Every 3 years it is good to dig Aster up and split it up. The tall varieties for in the border combine nicely with other plants such as Burnet (Sanguisorba), Meadowsweet (Filipendula), Fountain Grass (Pennisetum), Lampwick Plant (Phlomis) and Anemone (Anemone).Eastern Showy Aster - Aster spectabilis 'Macho Blue'