Aster: This is how you grow the September flower

When summer is over, it is not certain that in the fall you will have to give up a balcony or a flower garden. Here is theAstera herbaceous plant similar to the daisy of purple, pink or lilac color brightens the month September. The petals are in the arrangement of a star and bloom for the most part in September. Tips for cultivate the aster are in full soil or in pots.

The plant is native to North America, South Africa and Central Europe. It has a thin stem with several branches, dark green leaves and flowers composed of long pink or purple petals. The Aster has a lot variety. Aster Alpinus blooms between July and August, has daisy-like inflorescences from white to pink to purple. Aster Dumosus, on the contrary, blooms in September, has a compact bush up to 50 cm with white or blue flowers. Then the Aster Novae-angliae also blooms in the same period, it can reach a height of 180 cm with panicle-shaped flowers. The color is dark purple, but also red, pink or white. On the other hand, Aster Amellus can be found in Italy and all over Europe for its violet-blue flowers.

The Aster likes sunny positions, but if we live in a warm climate, partial shade is also fine. The ground it should be well-drained and rich in nutrients. Over there fertilization provides a slow-release granular product, once a month, between August and September.

Water the plant regularly, but without watering the leaves and flowers. The petals and stems may break, but above all, it may also be favored diseases mold such as powdery mildew. After the end of flowering, prune. The cut of the plant should be several inches from the ground. Then the soil should be covered with mulch to maintain humidity and temperature. If the water stagnates, mold can develop that causes rotten roots. Note the red spider and snails.