Aster Alpine Light Blue Seeds

Aster Alpine Light Blue Seeds – Irish Plants Direct

 

Aster alpinus ‘Light Blue’ is a hardy perennial producing charming daisy like flowers with pale blue petals surrounding golden yellow centres.

 

Blooming in late spring to early summer, the flowers rise above neat clumps of green foliage, creating a cheerful display in borders, rockeries, and cottage gardens.

 

Compact and free flowering, this alpine aster is perfect for edging and naturalistic planting schemes, thriving in poor soils and exposed conditions.

 

Perfect for rock gardens, walls, edging, and sunny borders. The plants are compact and mound-forming, with blooms that continue steadily through the season.

 

Excellent for pollinator friendly planting and for creating vibrant displays in difficult sites.

 

Seed Qty Approx 0.25 grams

 

Sow February to May indoors on a warm windowsill or in a propagator.

Germination 14 to 21 days in cool, steady conditions.

Soil and Position Well-drained soil; loam, chalk, or sandy soils. Plant in full sun.

Height Approx 15 to 20 cm; compact, tufted habit.

Flowering May to July; daisy-like light blue blooms.

 

Sowing instructions

Sow thinly onto moist compost and cover lightly with fine compost. Keep cool and evenly moist until germination. When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into trays or pots, spacing plants 5 cm apart. Harden off and plant outdoors after the last frost. Space plants 20 cm apart for best results. Asters can also be sown directly outdoors in prepared soil once conditions are warm.

 

Grow and maintenance

Plant in full sun in free draining soil. Water moderately; alpine asters are drought tolerant once established. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering. Trim lightly after flowering to maintain compact growth. Requires little maintenance and thrives in poor soils, making it ideal for rockeries and exposed sites.

 

Uses and benefits

Perfect for rockeries, walls, edging, and sunny borders. Aster alpinus ‘Light Blue’ provides nectar for pollinators and adds a brilliant splash of colour in spring and summer. A hardy perennial that delivers charm and long-lasting performance with minimal care.

 

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