Calico Aster ‘Prince’
Calico Aster ‘Prince’
Aster lateriflorus ‘Prince’
Aster lateriflorus ‘Prince’
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- Aster lateriflorus ‘Prince’ provides a long, rich late-summer and autumn bloom.
- Attracts many butterflies and bees for a lively garden.
- Perfect in prairie plantings and natural borders.
- Low-maintenance and reliable as a perennial.
- Ideal choice as a compact summer and autumn bloomer.
Aster lateriflorus ‘Prince’ Calico Aster, a graceful perennial with bi-color blooms and airy, branching habit. This Calico Aster forms compact clumps, bringing a soft, textured presence to the beds.
Blooms appear from late summer to autumn, featuring pink and white petals around a sunny center for a striking, natural look.
A hardy, pollinator-friendly plant that enjoys sun and well-drained soil, ideal for borders and naturalistic plantings.
Care and watering
Calico Aster Prince thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. Water regularly in dry spells, keeping soil evenly moist but not soggy, and mulch to conserve moisture.
Maintenance
Deadhead faded blooms to prolong flowering; cut back after frost to tidy the clump; light pruning helps maintain shape and encourages sturdy stems.
Location
Plant in a sunny or lightly shaded border with good air flow; avoid waterlogged clay and ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Tips
Group in mass for impact, pair with ornamental grasses, feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring, and divide every 3–4 years for best vigor.
Aster lateriflorus ‘Prince’ adds airy, cloudlike plumes of pale pink-white to borders and prairie planting. The subtle tones give warmth and a soft texture.
The long and abundant flowering makes it a beloved summer bloomer and autumn bloomer, adding color and depth to the season.
With delicate flowers it attracts many butterflies and bees, and as a robust perennial it provides lasting ornamental value.
| Flowering months | |
|---|---|
| Density per m2 | 5 a 7 |
| Standing | Full sun |
| Properties | Winter hardy., Cut flower., Richly flowering., Deciduous. |
| Flower color | Pink |
| Leaf color | Green |
Delivery costs
| BE € 4,95 | NL € 5,95 |
| DE € 6,95 | FR € 9,95 |
| AT € 14,95 | DK € 16,95 |
| IT € 16,95 | ES € 19,95 |
| SK € 19,95 | CZ € 19,95 |
| SE € 20,95 | IE € 20,95 |
| LU € 20,95 |
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