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Aster amellus Veilchenkönigin - Violet Queen

Aster amellus Veilchenkönigin - Violet Queen
Italian Aster, European Michaelmas Daisy

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Very beautiful young plant that has thrived very well. It has flowered for a very long time.

Sandra, 21/10/2021

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A compact and bushy intermediate-sized variety, with an exceptionally long flowering period from mid-summer to the first frosts. Bridging the gap between summer blooms and autumn colours, this easy-to-grow perennial is adorned with an abundance of deep violet amethyst star-shaped flowers. This aster thrives in poor and chalky soil, as long as it remains moist.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
50 cm
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Aster amellus 'Veilchenkönigin' is a compact and bushy intermediate-sized variety with a particularly long flowering period from mid-summer until the first frost. It easily bridges the gap between summer blooms and autumn colours. It is a hardy and easy-to-grow perennial that is covered in purple star-shaped flowers. This perennial tolerates poor and chalky soil, as long as it remains moist.

 

 

Aster amellus belongs to the Asteraceae family. This perennial exhibits a compact and branching upright habit starting from spring. It will reach a height of 50cm (20in) when in bloom, and will spread over 50cm (20in) or more, with a fairly rapid growth rate. The basal leaves are slightly pubescent, lanceolate, and green in colour. Along the stem, the leaves are sessile (without petioles) and acute. This plant spreads through underground woody rhizomes. The 'Veilchenkönigin' variety bears abundant flowering that lasts from July to October or even into October, only ending with the first frost. The flowerheads display a beautiful deep amethyst violet colour, while the centre is yellow-orange, providing a sunny touch to this particularly charming flowering. These are very beautiful cut flowers.

It is impossible to imagine our gardens without asters. Not demanding, they blend well with all kinds of perennials. The colours of this variety would perfectly complement yellow or orange blooms, or you can choose to integrate them into a range of blues to purples. Also consider grasses that will accompany the asters until the end of autumn. The relatively modest size of Aster amellus allows you to incorporate them into your flower pots compositions.

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Aster amellus Veilchenkönigin - Violet Queen (Flowering) Flowering
Aster amellus Veilchenkönigin - Violet Queen (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour violet
Flowering time July to November
Inflorescence Flower head
Flower size 3 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 50 cm
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Aster

Species

amellus

Cultivar

Veilchenkönigin - Violet Queen

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Italian Aster, European Michaelmas Daisy

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference86801

Planting and care

Plant Aster amellus 'Veilchenkönigin' in autumn or spring in ordinary, loose, moist but well-drained soil, even limestone. It appreciates a sunny exposure but tolerates partial shade where it will have a slightly looser habit, with the stems tending to bend. Avoid strong winds. Once established, it is best not to move it as it does not appreciate changes. In borders, maintain a spacing of at least 50cm (20in) between plants. Water in case of heatwaves, and you can also mulch your borders from June onwards to keep the base of your perennials cool. Aster amellus is not susceptible to powdery mildew. You can pinch out the stems in the middle of summer to promote a beautiful flowering. Cut back dried stems in autumn or late winter. Divide the clumps every 3-4 years to maintain their vigour and do not replant the divisions in the same place. This aster is not invasive.

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Planting period

Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Edge of border, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, well-draining, rich and light

Care

Pruning instructions Prune the stems in the heart of summer to promote flowering. Cut back the dry stems at the end of winter.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April, August to September
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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