Aster

(Michaelmas Daisy) Dumosus Apollo

Just when the summer border starts to run out of steam, this compact aster wakes up and covers itself in small white, daisy-like flowers with sunny yellow centres. It grows into a neat, rounded cushion of about 40 cm tall and 40-50 cm wide, so it rarely needs staking. For a full, buzzing border, plan on 5-7 per square metre. Bees and butterflies flock to the flowers from late summer into autumn, right when they need the nectar most. Tuck this green friend in at the front of a border, between ornamental grasses or in a pot on the patio. Seasonal changes may affect whether it arrives in flower.

Give it a sunny spot, because full sun keeps the cushion tight and the flowering generous. It likes soil that stays lightly moist but drains well, so mix in some compost if your soil is heavy or sandy. Water during dry spells, and more often in a pot, since an aster that dries out completely becomes more prone to mildew. Cut the old stems back to a few centimetres above the ground in late winter or early spring, and divide the clump every 2-3 years to keep it vigorous. It is fully hardy, so it can stay outside all winter; in a pot, give the roots a little protection from hard frost.

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