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Aster ericoides Esther

Aster ericoïdes Esther
Heath Aster, White Heath Aster

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A lovely variety with autumn flowering. Towards the end of summer, its tall stems bear an abundance of small soft pink flowers.
Height at maturity
90 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
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 ericoides 'Esther' is a charming variety with many advantages. It forms a dense and spreading bush with long stems. It produces an abundant autumn flowering. The soft pink petal colour blends beautifully with the golden yellow heart of the flowerheads. The very fine leaves resemble those of heather, giving a lot of lightness to this perennial that adds beauty to the garden long before the flowers appear.

 

Aster ericoides are good, hardy, perennial plants with very limited requirements. They do not require staking and are not very susceptible to diseases. They do not need to be divided and integrate perfectly into mixed borders with any type of perennials. A beautiful and long flowering period, decorative foliage in summer, and very few requirements, make 'Esther' a must-have for all aster enthusiasts.

The Aster genus offers a wide diversity of floriferous varieties, of all colours, for spring, summer, or autumn, for all kinds of uses and growing mediums.

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Aster ericoides Esther (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time September to November
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green
Foliage description Very fine and airy.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 90 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Aster

Species

ericoïdes

Cultivar

Esther

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Heath Aster, White Heath Aster

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

Plant in autumn or spring in moist but well-drained ordinary soil, even clayey or stony. It can tolerate occasional drought. It prefers a sunny exposure but can tolerate partial shade where it will have a slightly looser habit. It is important to avoid strong winds that could flatten the clumps. In a flower bed, maintain a spacing of at least 50cm (20in) between plants. This plant tends to produce suckers, so it may be necessary to contain its growth as it tends to spread when it is happy.

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
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, rich and well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Remove the stems and wilted flowers at the end of winter.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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