Perennial asters have pretty, daisy-like flowers that bloom late in the season. Low-profile types add ribbons of color to borders while potted types make front elevations pop with curb appeal.Taller varieties make delightful bed
19.06.2023 - 09:35 / aberdeengardening.co.uk
Aster Tongolensis Berggarten, the name of this very fine garden plant doesn’t exactly roll of the tongue.
However, of all the perennials planted in our new garden this past twelve months or so, this one has to be the most eye catching.
*** in our garden ***
Three healthy looking specimens showing flower buds were planted in a group of three, in an East facing border of the back garden in April.
They quickly established themselves and by mid May, stunning flowers were being produced.
The blooms were profuse and the plants were in flower for a good six weeks.
We have been going out of our way to get perennials with a longer flowering period than this, mind you I am well pleased that we didnt miss out on this one.
By the time this Aster had gone over it wasn’t too long until the later perennials started to hide the foliage of this plant. Didn’t seem to do any harm in fact here we are in January and the foliage of the Aster hasn’t died back as yet.
*** plant description ***
The Lilac blue flowers of the Aster Tongolensis Berggarton have a vivid orange centre. Under certain light conditions the blooms appear to be a pale lilac shade, and at other times they are a vivid pale blue.
The difference can be seen in my pictures and I swear, this has nothing to do with the photo editing.
Its not a tall plant, grows to, perhaps a little over 18in/45cm., hopefully, the spreading habit can be kept under control although it wouldn’t make for any serious hardship.
The plant is described as being extremely hardy, although boggy ground should be avoided.
Sad to say, our soil in Winter is extremely boggy, so we will see what happens in the next few months, I will be sure to add a footnote, good or bad.
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