European Michaelmas-Daisy ‘Blue King’
European Michaelmas-Daisy ‘Blue King’
Aster amellus ‘Blue King’
Aster amellus ‘Blue King’
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- Aster amellus ‘Blue King’ for rich blue flowers.
- Long-lasting bloom from summer to autumn.
- Attracts butterflies and bees for biodiversity.
- Low maintenance and suitable for borders and prairie.
- Winter-hardy and reliable perennial.
Aster amellus ‘Blue King’ European Michaelmas-Daisy is a striking, hardy perennial with soft blue petals and a sunny yellow center. This pollinator-friendly plant brings bold color to borders and beds and forms a compact, clumping habit that’s easy to grow.
In late summer to autumn it lights up the garden with enduring blooms, attracting bees and butterflies. It tolerates a range of soil types and thrives in sun or light shade.
Plant it in beds or borders for dependable color year after year. A classic European Michaelmas-Daisy that pairs well with other perennials and features long-lasting blooms.
Care and Watering
Water deeply when the top inch of soil dries, then let it dry again; avoid waterlogging. This European Michaelmas-daisy prefers full sun and well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Mulch to keep roots cool in hot summers.
Maintenance
Deadhead faded flowers to encourage more blooms. At season’s end, cut back to a sturdy framework and divide every 3–4 years to maintain vigor.
Location
Plant in full sun to light shade with protection from harsh winter winds. Use rich, well-drained soil; amend with compost and a light mulch.
Tips
Stake tall stems in windy spots; pinch in spring for a compact habit; propagate by division or seed for new plants.
Aster amellus ‘Blue King’, the European aster, brings intense light-blue flowers that enliven late summer and autumn. This perennial plant and garden plant is a striking choice for prairie-style planting and attracts butterflies and bees.
In combination with other summer bloomers and autumn bloomers it creates a rich, natural color mix and a dynamic, atmospheric appearance.
| Flowering months | |
|---|---|
| Density per m2 | 5 a 7 |
| Standing | Full sun |
| Properties | Winter hardy., Cut flower., Richly flowering., Deciduous. |
| Flower color | Blue |
| 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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