Aster ageratoides 'Blaukuppel' — Clump-forming, Upright stems

Overview

Aster ageratoides 'Blaukuppel' is a clump-forming, upright stems herbaceous perennial in the genus Aster, part of the Asteraceae family, with mid green, narrowly lance-shaped to linear foliage. Aster ageratoides 'Blaukuppel' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include borders, cottage gardens and mixed borders.

About

Aster ageratoides 'Blaukuppel' is a clump-forming perennial cultivar of the Aster genus, known for its upright stems and narrowly lance-shaped to linear mid-green leaves. It thrives in fertile, moisture-retentive loam soil with a neutral pH, preferring full sun to partial shade in sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is well suited to borders, cottage gardens, and mixed borders, providing interest through summer and autumn. Propagation can be achieved by division or seed sowing.

About the genus

Aster is a genus of perennial flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. Its circumscription has been narrowed, and it now encompasses around 170 species, all but one of which are restricted to Eurasia; many species formerly in Aster are now in other genera of the tribe Astereae. Aster amellus is the type species of the genus and the family Asteraceae.

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