Astra shrubby lady in BLLU, pot C2, 1 pc, summer 2024

Astra shrub lady in Blue - a perennial herbaceous plant with erect, very branched, pubescent stems up to 40 cm high, forming almost hemispherical bushes. The leaves are sedentary, lanceolate, dark green, whole-edge, numerous. Lilac-blue flowers with a diameter of 3 to 5 cm are collected in spectacular inflorescences. It blooms very abundantly in August-September for 35-40 days. Sunny place. The soil is moderately wet, drained. Zone 5 (up to -29ºС).

Conditions for growing

for planting Kustarnikova, a light, well -heated place is chosen. The soil should be loose and well -drained.

Features of agricultural technology

so that the bush is kept in the shape of a ball and does not fall apart, the aster is planted in places covered from strong winds and drafts. Watering the Astra Kustarnikovaya must be regularly, especially during the period of growth and arid months. After watering, it is recommended to loosen the soil around the bush shallow and remove weeds as necessary. It is necessary to feed it only next year after planting. Water -soluble complex fertilizers are suitable. And in the period when buds appear on the bush, phosphorus -containing top dressing is well suited. So that the bush has a more even rounded shape, it is recommended to cut the branches.

use

they look beautiful in group plantings on lawns, rocky areas and slides, suitable for a cut, especially tall varieties.