Overview
Aster amellus 'Vanity' 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 amellus 'Vanity' 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 amellus, the European Michaelmas daisy, is a perennial herbaceous plant and the type species of the genus Aster and the family Asteraceae.
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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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Aster
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moisture-retentive
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Aster amellus 'Vanity' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump-forming, Upright stems
- Foliage
- Mid green, Narrowly lance-shaped to linear
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Cottage gardens, Mixed borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Aster amellus 'Vanity'
- Propagation
- Division, Seed sowing
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-resistant
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-resistant
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Aster amellus 'Vanity'?
Aster amellus 'Vanity' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Aster amellus 'Vanity' need?
Aster amellus 'Vanity' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moisture-retentive.
Is Aster amellus 'Vanity' hardy in the UK?
Aster amellus 'Vanity' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Aster amellus 'Vanity'?
Division, Seed sowing.
More in the Aster genus
- Aster ageratoides 'Ezo Murasaki'Balsam Aster
- Aster amellus 'Violet Queen'European Michaelmas Daisy
- Aster canus
- Aster divaricatusWhite Wood Aster
- Aster pyrenaeus
- Aster pyrenaeus 'Lutetia'
- Aster tataricus 'Jindai'Tatarian Aster
- Aster thomsoniiThomson's aster
