Description

Aster alpinus Dark Beauty description

White rayed flowers in late spring and early summer.

Good for the front of a border.

A pollinator friendly plant including bees.
This is a butterfly friendly plant.
Good for wildlife in general.
Can tolerate a coastal aspect with a certain amount of salt laden air.

How easy is it to grow:
It is great for the front of a border, Cottage Garden, alpine bed, rockery, by a patio or in pots.
It is easy in most soils, including heavy or clay soils.

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Common name: White Beauty Alpine Aster.

The best position in the garden:

Sun or semi shade.

What type of soil:

Any reasonable soil, also tolerates acidic soil and clay soil.

How much moisture:

Normal, or dryish, stony. Also dry semi shade

Hardiness and, or, lifespan:

Hardy.

Care and maintenance:

When newly planted always keep it watered until the roots have grown down and it is able to find its own moisture.

Size of plant:

Height 30 cm.
Spread 30 cm.

Planting density – to calculate how many plants are required in a planting scheme:

Allow 10 plants per square metre.