Italian aster

How to Grow and Care for Italian aster

Italian aster · Aster amellus
Also known as: Italian starwort

Grow in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in an open, sunny position. See aster cultivation

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Italian aster

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in an open, sunny position. See aster cultivation

How to Water Italian aster?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Italian aster?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Italian aster?

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What Soil Is Best for Italian aster?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Italian aster?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Italian aster?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Italian aster?

Deadhead spent flowers to tidy, cut back stem close to the ground in late autumn

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How to Propagate Italian aster?

Propagate by division in spring or root softwood basal cuttings in spring

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How to Transplant Italian aster?

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How to Care for Italian aster in Winter?

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How to Plant Italian aster?

Grow in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in an open, sunny position. See aster cultivation

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How to Repot Italian aster?

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How to Harvest Italian aster?

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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

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The Toxicity of Italian aster

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Attributes of Italian aster

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Aster amellus
Genus
Aster
Family
Asteraceae
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