Aster dumosus Early Blue
Aster dumosus Early Blue
Aster dumosus Early Blue
Aster dumosus Early Blue
Aster dumosus Early Blue
Michaelmas Daisy, Dwarf aster
Very nice 2 years after planting.
Florence, 27/09/2018
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Description
Aster x dumosus 'Early Blue' is a hybrid variety that blooms from late summer. This small perennial has a compact and sturdy habit, forming a cushion of semi-double flower heads resembling small daisies in a beautiful light blue colour with a yellow centre. They bloom every year between September and October. Their running stump produces ramified stems, adorned with lanceolate, dark green and glossy leaves. A true ball of flowers to ensure the succession of summer perennials, ideal in pots or borders.
Asters belong to the Asteraceae family, which mainly includes herbaceous plants. Aster dumosus 'Early Blue' is a dwarf hybrid derived from A. dumosus, or New York Aster, native to the eastern half of the United States, from Texas to Florida, Maine, and Wisconsin. This 30cm (12in) tall aster brightens up the garden in late summer and early autumn, covering its foliage with small light lavender-blue flower heads with a yellow centre. The dark green foliage is deciduous and composed of linear, entire leaves, and it may be prone to powdery mildew.
Aster dumosus 'Early Blue' thrives in a sunny or slightly shaded position in rich and moist soil. It is easy to grow, and its compact habit makes it suitable for border plantings as well as pots and containers, brightening up the surroundings of your house, even in front of your windows. It is perfect for creating charming autumn scenes when paired with golden or coppery grasses, a small golden conifer like Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Aurora', tall sedums, and green-leaved heucheras, as well as its orange chrysanthemum cousins. It can also be planted in borders or rockeries.
The Aster genus offers a large number of species, represented by a multitude of floriferous 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
Early Blue
Asteraceae
Michaelmas Daisy, Dwarf aster
Symphyotrichum dumosus
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant Aster dumosus 'Early Blue' in autumn or spring in a flower bed or border, in rich soil that is not too dry or damp. It prefers a sunny exposure but can tolerate partial shade. In a flower bed, leave at least 30cm (12in) of space 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, cut back the clump to 10cm (4in). Divide the clumps every 2 to 3 years to maintain vigorous plants, more resistant to powdery mildew.
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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.
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