Aster amellus 'Veilchenkönigin'
Italian aster 'Veilchenkönigin'
A compact, upright herbaceous perennial to 40cm, with dark foliage and deep violet, yellow-centred daisies 5cm wide
Synonyms
Aster amellus 'Violet Queen'Aster novi-belgii 'Violet Queen'
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Aster amellus Violet Queen
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Purple | Green | ||
Autumn | Purple | Green | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Aster can be perennials, annuals or subshrubs, mostly with narrow leaves, and solitary or clustered, daisy-like flowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in an open sunny position; thrives in alkaline soil
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or root basal cuttings in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Coastal
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails, leaf and bud eelworms and aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to fusarium wilt, grey moulds and leaf spot. Mildew resistant,
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