Aster l. 'Lady in Black' - P9

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Aster lateriflorus horiz.'Lady in Black', Aster hort.'Black Lady'.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * fragrant flowers * very beautiful in containers * purple-red shoots

Growth habit
Upright, branched.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Aster lateriflorus var. horizontalis 'Lady in Black' forms violet flowers from September. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, rock garden, cottage garden, bee pasture