Astra Starfish

An annual plant. Cut series. A special type of inflorescence – exotic! The middle of the inflorescence is of the "Princess" aster type, and the outer flowers are arranged around the middle like rays or spider legs (spider type). The shape of the bush is sprawling, 55-60 cm high. Inflorescences 9-12 cm, have extremely interesting combinations of colors. The plant is photophilous, cold-resistant (it can endure frosts down to -3-4˚С). Prefers loose nutrient soils. Needs watering during dry season. Care normal – weeding, careful loosening, 2-3 fertilizing with mineral fertilizers. Seeds for seedlings are sown at the end of March – early April. Shoots appear on the 7-14th day. When the first true leaf appears, the seedlings dive. If the hypocotyl knee of the seedlings is extended, then when picking, they can be deepened almost to the cotyledon leaves. Seedlings can be planted in open ground from mid-May. Spring and winter sowing in the ground is possible.

In landscaping, asters are used very widely. They are planted in flowerbeds, discounts, mixborders, in groups.