Aster divaricatus Beth Chatto
Aster divaricatus Beth Chatto
Aster divaricatus Beth Chatto
White wood aster, Eastern star, Woodland aster
The aster arrived with a root ball barely less soaked than that of the dying verbena, but I think it has a chance of survival... I'm posting my review twice because I forgot to add a rating earlier.
nathalie, 20/11/2025
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Description
Aster divaricatus 'Beth Chatto', (also known as Eurybia divaricata 'Beth Chatto') is perhaps the best variety of divaricate aster, recently renamed Eurybia divaricata. With a more balanced habit and more floriferous than the wild species, this cultivar tolerates shaded situations just like its ancestor, making it valuable for ornamenting woodland gardens or north or east-facing borders. It quickly forms an elegant ground cover with dark stems and broad olive-green foliage adorned with a thousand small white stars from July to September. It is a hardy and carefree perennial, perfect for wild or low-maintenance gardens.
It belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Appalachians and clearings in Canada (eastern North America). This deciduous perennial develops from spring and dies down in winter. The 'Beth Chatto' cultivar, selected in England, quickly forms a beautiful, flexible, spreading, and regular clump that will reach 50 to 60cm (20 to 24in) in height when flowering, with a similar spread. The generous and prolonged flowering usually takes place from July to September. The inflorescence is a head with white ligulate peripheral flowers. The central flowers (the heart) are bright yellow. Together, they form delicate clusters composed of countless small stars with very thin "branches" of pure white. This aster develops strong, zig-zag, almost black, branching stems. The leaves are broad at the base, pointed at their tips. They are olive-green, turning more purplish in the sun and towards the end of the season. This plant spreads rapidly through branching rhizomes that elongate and become woody with age.
It is impossible to imagine our gardens without asters. 'Beth Chatto' is charming, unpretentious, and particularly undemanding. It pairs very well with all other plants in beds, in partial shade or in the sun. For example, it can be planted with Japanese anemones or Physalis franchetti, or with another aster that likes woodlands, Aster cordifolius and its cultivars 'Ideal' or 'Little Carlow'. Its knotty, spreading stems make excellent ground covers. This aster will give its best when planted in groups, in large beds at the base of trees or bushes, but can also be planted with other robust shade-loving perennials such as Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona' or Trachystemon orientale.
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Botanical data
Aster
divaricatus
Beth Chatto
Asteraceae
White wood aster, Eastern star, Woodland aster
Eurybia divaricata
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
'Beth Chatto' is an accommodating plant. It is resistant to powdery mildew, a common disease in many asters. Plant it in autumn or spring in ordinary, fairly rich soil, with occasional dryness. It prefers partial shade but tolerates full shade. However, it is more floriferous in full sun, as long as it is not scorching. This aster is the only one that thrives near the not too powerful roots of trees and bushes. Avoid strong winds that could flatten the clumps. Once established, it is best not to move it as it does not appreciate changes. In a flower bed, leave at least 50cm (20in) between plants. Divide the clumps every three years to ensure continued floriferousness.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.