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Aster versicolor Altweibersommer
She is growing well, it's great to see the new shoots.
Marié Josee A., 29/03/2020
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Aster x versicolor 'Altweibersommer' is an old hybrid variety that combines the qualities of its parents: the long flowering of Aster laevis and the vigour of the New York Aster. This large perennial plant has a long, abundant flowering from late summer to autumn, bearing a cloud of pale blue-mauve stars with yellow centres which turn purple. An undemanding aster, resilient to bad weather and easy to grow in any good well-draining garden soil, even limestone or clay. It has a wild and subtle charm, magnificent in the background of a border.
Aster or Symphyotrichum x versicolor belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is the result of spontaneous cross-breeding between Aster laevis and A. novi-belgii L and resembles its second parent most. 'Altweibersommer' was selected in Germany in 1949, by Karl Foerster. This perennial has an upright and bushy tufted habit. It will reach a minimum height of 90 cm (35in) when in flower and rapidly spread at least 70 cm (28in). The airy and generous flowering is loved by bees and butterflies and lasts from August to October. The light flower heads are pale blue-mauve, about 4 cm (2in) in diameter. The centre gradually changes colour from bright yellow to red-purple. The glaucous stems are strong and branching with quite thin, medium-green leaves. The basal leaves are lanceolate and toothed. This plant spreads rapidly so provide enough space to accommodate it in the garden.
It is impossible to imagine our gardens without asters and this one is particularly generous and vigorous. It pairs well with Salvia microphylla with intense magenta flowers, Helianthus 'Lemon Queen' and tall rudbeckias. The aster genus is extremely diverse, with a wide range of varied colours and sizes, suitable for all types of soils. Depending on the species and varieties, it is possible to extend the flowering from spring to the end of autumn. Amateur gardeners who love these lovely, rustic daisy-like flowers can enjoy them for a large part of the year, in the garden and in bouquets.
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Plant Aster versicolor in autumn or spring in any good garden soil that is not too acidic or too chalky, well-worked and loose and not too poor. It thrives in soils that stay moist even in summer and likes full sun. You may need to stake the plant depending on its growth (rich soil will produce a lush but less sturdy plant). Avoid strong winds that may flatten the clumps. Avoid moving it once established as it does not tolerate this well. In a mass planting, leave at least 80 cm (32in) between plants to allow it to spread through its rhizomes. Divide the clumps every three or four years to keep them floriferous. This aster is resistant to diseases but may be prone to powdery mildew in soil that is too dry and poor.
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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 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).
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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.