Aster lateriflorus Horizontalis

Aster lateriflorus 'Horizontalis' is a perennial with small white flowers with a purple heart, blooming in large numbers on stems with horizontal branching - a special feature for an aster. Ideal at the end of the season to brighten up the garden.

Aster lateriflorus 'Horizontalis' reaches a height of 60 cm (24in) and its dark green leaves are slender with smooth margins and pointed ends. Flowering takes place during the months of September to October, when the aster is studded with white flowers resembling small daisies, on ramified stems of a similar purple shade to the heart of the flowers. A remarkable plant, Aster lateriflorus 'Horizontalis' will bring some fresh air to the garden before winter. Its low bushy habit makes it a perfect candidate for border plantings, alongside plants with colorful foliage in autumn, such as grasses. Also consider container cultivation, so you can enjoy the bright flowering up close to the house.

Easy to grow, hardy and fairly resistant to diseases, this variety of aster will be satisfied with a sunny site in well-aerated, fresh and well-drained soil.

The genus Aster is extremely diverse and comes in a wide range of colours, and varieties of all sizes. Depending on the cultivars, it is even possible to spread out their flowering from spring to the end of autumn; amateur gardeners who love these pretty daisies with their rustic look can enjoy them for a large part of the year.