Aster dumosus Pink - Bushy Asters, aster pitic de toamna cu inflorire abundenta
Aster dumosus (also known as Bushy Aster or dwarf autumn oxeye) is a garden perennial plant, highly valued for its compact and bushy shape and for its abundant blooming that lasts from August to October. It forms dense clumps covered with small, star-shaped flowers in violet, purple, pink, or white, with a yellow center, which attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects.
🌿 Botanical characteristics:
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Full name: Aster dumosus
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Common name: Dwarf autumn aster, dwarf autumn oxeye
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Family: Asteraceae
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Growth type: Perennial plant, with compact and bushy habit
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Leaves: Lance-shaped, green, persistent until late in the season
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Flowers: Small, star-shaped, pink with yellow center
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Flowering period: August–October
🌞 Growing conditions:
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Light: Prefers full sun for maximum blooming
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Soil: Fertile, well-drained, but also tolerates poorer soils
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Watering: Moderate; soil kept slightly moist, without excess
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Cold hardiness: Very good, down to –25°C, ideal for the climate in Romania
To keep the clumps compact and vigorous, division every few years and cutting back dried stems after flowering is recommended.
✨ Advantages and uses:
- Rich and long-lasting blooming, when other garden plants have passed their peak
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Hardy, resilient plant with low maintenance
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Ideal for borders, perennial beds, flower circles, or window boxes
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Honey plant, attracts bees and butterflies
Note: The plant may be delivered without flowers, but it has the ability to bloom again in the following weeks if given suitable conditions. The displayed price is for a plant without flowers.
Height including pot approx. 20 cm