Aster hybrids
Aster
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Aster (Aster hybrids) - Description
Asters are Old World flowers named for the shape of their attractive flowers. The Ancient Greek word astron means star.
Aster (Aster hybrids) - Blooming
Blooms can be white, blue, red, pink, lavender. Most flowers will have yellow centers and resemble a typical Daisy.
Aster (Aster hybrids) - Growth
There are about 250 species of Asters, but generally they need full sun, or partial shade. Plants range in size from 6 inches to 6 ft. in height.
Aster (Aster hybrids) - Planting
Sow seeds in spring or autumn, in a cold frame using containers. Divide in spring (preferably) or in autumn making sure to replant only vigorous, young shoots. Also, root basal cuttings of certain species in spring.
Aster (Aster hybrids) - Pest
Susceptible to wilt, gray mold, rusts, powdery mildew, white smut, rosy blister gall, and aster yellows. Fungal leaf spots and stem cankers are common. Aphids, tarsonemid mites, slugs, snails, and nematodes can cause problems.
Aster (Aster hybrids) - Soil and irrigation
Needs regular water. Soil fertility depends upon species.
