Asters 'Blue Star' (Aster ericoides 'Blue Star')

Asters 'Blue Star'

Asters 'Blue Star' is a type of Japanese aster or kalimeris which is named for its blue flowers, which have a profusion of pale blue petals radiating outwards like a star. This cultivar blooms for a long time in summer. It is quite resistant to drought, and will attract butterflies.

Scientific classification

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Green

Leaf Color

2.5 cm

Flower Size

Purple, Blue

Flower Color

Deciduous

Leaf type

0 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Asters 'Blue Star'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Pruning: Asters 'Blue Star' features vibrant, star-shaped blue flowers and requires early to late spring pruning to maintain health. Cut back by one-third to encourage bushier growth and improve air circulation, reducing disease risks. These practices ensure optimal blooming and an aesthetically pleasing plant.

Repotting: Asters 'Blue Star' requires excellent drainage in pots to thrive, ensuring that excess water can escape and preventing root rot.

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