Aster ageratoides Pollux ('Bocopollu') — Clump-forming, Upright stems

Overview

Aster ageratoides Pollux ('Bocopollu') 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 Pollux ('Bocopollu') 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 Pollux ('Bocopollu') is a clump-forming perennial cultivar with upright stems, belonging to the Aster genus known for its slender leaves and daisy-like flowers. It features mid-green, narrowly lance-shaped to linear foliage and thrives in fertile, moisture-retentive loam soil with neutral pH. Suitable for full sun or partial shade, particularly in south- or west-facing, sheltered positions, this cultivar is hardy to UK zone H6. It is ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and mixed borders, offering interest in summer and autumn. Propagation can be done 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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