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Aster dumosus Anneke

Aster dumosus Anneke
Michaelmas Daisy, Dwarf aster

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Very beautiful young plant, lovely colour.

Andrée , 09/10/2023

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A perennial with a dense habit, forming a compact cushion shape. Between August and October, it is covered with single daisy-like deep pink-red flowers with yellow centres. A true ball of flowers to ensure the succession of summer perennials. Essential in rockeries, ideal in pots or borders.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
25 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Aster dumosus 'Anneke' is a small, robust and floriferous perennial that adds a lot of charm to rock gardens in late season. Between August and October, it transforms into a cushion of deep carmine pink flowers with golden hearts, gathered in clusters. Its trailing stump produces ramified stems with lanceolate, dark green and glossy leaves. Ideal for ensuring the succession of summer blooms, this miniature aster is easy to grow in the sun, in any well-drained, acidic or alkaline soil.

 

Asters belong to the Asteraceae family, which mainly includes herbaceous plants. Aster dumosus 'Anneke' is a dwarf hybrid derived from A. dumosus, or New York Aster, a species native to the eastern half of the United States (from Texas to Florida, Maine, and Wisconsin). This aster is cold-resistant and tolerates drought once established. 'Anneke' measures 25 to 30 cm (10 to 12in) in all directions. It brings the garden to life in late summer and early autumn, covering its foliage with small 2 to 3cm (1in) diameter heads made up of 15 to 20 fine ligules or 'petals' of a pinkish-red colour, arranged around a small yellow centre. This flowering, which lasts several weeks, is popular with many pollinating insects. In warm regions, it waits for the return of rain in September-October to bloom. The foliage consists of small narrow and linear, tough, rough, dark green leaves, which may be prone to powdery mildew. It will persist on the stems if the winter is mild. Otherwise, the above-ground vegetation will dry out in winter and regrow in spring.

 

The compact and highly decorative Aster dumosus 'Anneke' fits into any garden, in a sunny location. Its compact habit and cushion-like appearance make it ideal for rock gardens, borders, as well as pots and containers, brightening up the surroundings of the house. It is perfect for creating charming autumn scenes when planted with golden or coppery grasses, sedums, and heucheras with green foliage.

 

The aster genus offers a wide variety of species, each with numerous flowering varieties. They come in all sizes, with an extremely rich range of colours. Each season, there are several species to choose from, including Aster alpinus or A. tongolensis for spring asters, A. amellus or A. frikartii for summer asters, and A. cordifolius, A. dumosus, A. ericoides, A. lateriflorus, A. novae-angliae, or A. novi-belgii for autumn asters.

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Aster dumosus Anneke (Flowering) Flowering
Aster dumosus Anneke (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time August to October
Inflorescence Flower head
Flower size 3 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour dark green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 25 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Aster

Species

dumosus

Cultivar

Anneke

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Michaelmas Daisy, Dwarf aster

Botanical synonyms

Symphyotrichum dumosus

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference875941

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Planting and care

Plant Aster dumosus 'Anneke' in autumn or spring in rockeries, flower beds or borders, in rather rich soil that is not too dry or wet. It does not like waterlogged soil. It prefers a sunny exposure but tolerates partial shade. This aster thrives in both acidic and limestone soils, provided they are properly drained.

In flower beds, leave a spacing of at least 30cm (12in) between plants. Mulch the soil from the end of spring and water in case of drought, taking care not to wet the foliage to limit the appearance of powdery mildew to which asters are susceptible.

At the end of flowering, prune the clump to 10cm (4in). Divide the clumps every 2 to 3 years to maintain vigorous stumps that are more resistant to powdery mildew.

 

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Planting period

Best planting time March, 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 -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 8 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, rich and well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Using a pair of pruning shears, remove the stems and faded flowers close to the ground at the end of winter.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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