Smooth Aster 'Calliope'
Smooth Aster 'Calliope'
Aster laevis ‘Calliope’
Aster laevis ‘Calliope’
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- Long-blooming with summer and autumn flowering for color late into the season.
- Attractive to butterflies & bees and valuable for pollinators.
- Low maintenance and hardy for a permanent place in the garden.
- Beautiful prairie-style effect and ideal in borders or natural plantings.
- Dense growth with elegant flowers that give structure to the garden.
Aster laevis ‘Calliope’ Smooth Aster 'Calliope' is a hardy perennial with lavender-blue blossoms and a graceful, compact form. The main keyword Aster laevis Calliope appears in the opening, highlighting the plant’s classic beauty.
Its sturdy stems support abundant, colorful blooms from late summer into autumn, bringing long-lasting charm to any bed. The foliage stays neat and healthy, forming a tidy, natural look.
Perfect for borders and cottage-style gardens, this versatile plant adds texture and movement to the landscape. Its blooms glow in sunny or lightly shaded spots, creating a welcoming, pollinator-friendly scene.
Care and Watering
Grow Aster laevis 'Calliope' in full sun with well-drained soil. Water evenly during establishment, then keep the topsoil lightly moist but allow to dry between waterings; avoid waterlogged roots.
Maintenance
Deadhead spent blooms to extend flowering, trim lightly after bloom, and mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
Location
Plant in a sunny border or meadow bed with space to spread; tolerates urban settings and container planting if well-drained.
Tips
Feed sparingly, mulch in spring, and divide every few years to maintain vigor and brightness of blooms.
Aster laevis ‘Calliope’ Aster brings late-season color to the garden with its deep-blue flowers and full heads.
A true autumn bloomer that provides long-lasting ornamental value and creates beautiful color contrasts.
Its airy inflorescence works fantastically in combinations with warm tones and prairie plantings. Moreover, this aster attracts plenty of butterflies and bees, which contribute to liveliness and biodiversity.
| Flowering months | |
|---|---|
| Density per m2 | 3 a 5 |
| Standing | Part shade, Full sun |
| Properties | Winter hardy., Cut flower., Richly flowering., Deciduous. |
| Flower color | Purple |
| 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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