One of these is asters. They are known for their late and abundant blooming, so they can decorate flower beds until the first serious frosts. Violet, pink, white, or blue aster flowers add color to the garden at a time when most other plants are already retreating into winter dormancy.
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Why grow asters?
Asters are one of the most popular choices for autumn flower beds. Their main advantage is late blooming. Depending on the species and variety, they can bloom from late summer until the autumn frosts.
In favorable weather, some varieties remain decorative even after the first light frosts. However, complete frost resistance should not be expected – much depends on the specific variety, the severity of the temperature drop, and how long the cold lasts.
For asters to bloom abundantly, it is best to choose a sunny and well-ventilated location. The soil should be moderately moist but not waterlogged.
Asters are perfect for flower bed edges, larger groups, or naturalistic style compositions. Varieties blooming with violet flowers are especially popular and easy to combine with white, pink, or yellow plants.
What to pair asters with?
Asters look beautiful not only on their own. They are easy to combine with other plants that remain decorative even after summer ends.
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One classic choice is chrysanthemums. Although in Lithuania they are often associated with All Saints’ Day, in the garden these plants can become a bright and long-blooming autumn accent.
Rudbeckias also go well with asters. Their yellow flowers contrast especially beautifully with violet or blue asters.
Another choice is dahlias. Their large flowers create a beautiful contrast with the smaller aster flowers and give the flower bed more expressiveness.
The autumn composition can also be supplemented with heathers, ornamental grasses, or other late-blooming plants.
With the right plant selection, the flower bed can remain colorful much longer than the calendar summer ends. And asters can become one of the main autumn accents in it.
