Planting and Growing Aster amellus 'Blue King'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water Aster amellus 'Blue King'?
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Aster amellus 'Blue King'?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Aster amellus 'Blue King'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Aster amellus 'Blue King'?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Aster amellus 'Blue King'?
Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Aster amellus 'Blue King'?
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Learn more →How to Prune Aster amellus 'Blue King'?
Deadhead spent flowers to tidy, cut back stem close to the ground in late autumn
Learn more →How to Propagate Aster amellus 'Blue King'?
Propagate by division in spring or root softwood basal cuttings in spring
Learn more →How to Transplant Aster amellus 'Blue King'?
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Learn more →How to Care for Aster amellus 'Blue King' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Aster amellus 'Blue King'?
Grow in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in an open, sunny position. See aster cultivation
Learn more →How to Repot Aster amellus 'Blue King'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Aster amellus 'Blue King'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
Asters may be susceptible to Verticillium wilt, Powdery mildews and grey moulds
Pests
May be susceptible to leaf and bud eelworms, slugs and snails
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of Aster amellus 'Blue King'
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