Aster tongolensis "Napsbury", 15 cm pot
Seller: ALLIKASILM
About this product
Tongolese aster Aster tongolensis Napsbury – a low cultivar with large blue-lilac flowers and an orange centre.
A perennial that flowers profusely in autumn. Suits borders, groups and cutting; attracts butterflies and bees.
Sold as a container-grown plant (15 cm pot); it can be planted throughout the growing season.
Specifications
- Type: Tongolese aster
- Latin name: Aster tongolensis
- Cultivar: Napsbury
- Mature height: 0.4–0.6 m
- Width: 0.4–0.5 m
- Pot: 15 cm
- Light: sunny
- Winter hardiness: USDA 4–8
Advice from our agronomist
Planting Plant in spring or autumn in a sunny spot in fertile, well-drained soil. Space plants 40–60 cm apart.
Watering Water regularly in dry spells but avoid waterlogging; keep water off the leaves.
Pruning Pinch young shoots in early June for a denser plant; after flowering remove spent stems.
Feeding and winter care Feed in spring with compost or a general-purpose fertiliser. Overwinters without cover; cut stems back in spring. Divide clumps every 3–4 years.
Codes and attributes
| Size | 15 cm pot |
|---|---|
| Category | Asters |
Delivery and timing
- Parcel locker — €2.99–3.99, free from 59,00 €
- Courier to the door — €7.99–8.99, free from 99,00 €
- Dispatched within 2 working days