Aster pyrenaeus 'Lutetia'
Pyrenees aster 'Lutetia'
'Lutetia' is a vigorous herbaceous perennial forming a clump up to 60cm high with sturdy stems, narrow leaves, and long-lasting starry flowerheads 5cm across with thin rays of pale lilac--blue and yellow centres from late summer to autumn
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue | Green | ||
| Autumn | Blue | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- 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 any well-drained soil; will do better in alkaline soil than in acidic soil; will do best in full sun but will also grow in light shade
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring; regular division helps to keep plants healthy and vigorous but is only necessary every few years
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Prairie planting
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required, except cutting stems close to the ground at the end of winter
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails, leaf and bud eelworm and aphids
Diseases
May be affected by aster wilt, foot rot, leaf spots, grey moulds, and sclerotinia diseases; said to be resistant to powdery mildews
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