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Aster alpinus
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A astertje from the Alps! nice for the rock garden. The average size is 20 cm. The flower colour is blue lilac. This plant is completely hardy.The flowering period is May - June.

This plant has in the system Hansen/Mussel used for describing perennials the following code : 4.2.2.7

Explanation of the first digit : General location : ROCK GARDEN. Plants originating from mountainous areas. In the garden used as a ground-cover, between rocks, loose brick walls or in alpine gardens.

Explanation of the second digit : Specific demands of the plant : Easy plants giving a nice colour effect.

Explanation of the third digit : Where to put : To be planted in groups, moist soil.

Explanation of the fourth digit : Other characteristics : Short-living plant. Needs rejuvenating regularly.

Color : lilablauw

Flowering period : may - june

Size approx. : 20 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 11

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : Zwitserland en Italie 2014

Date taken : 11.07.2014

Family : Asteraceae


© first picture : Jaap de Kreek en Dirk van Gelderen

© picture 2 : Th. Ploeger en Zn

© picture 3 : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen, location picture : Col du Galibier

© picture 4 : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen, location picture : Col du Galibier

© picture 5 : Nurseries PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop, Netherlands, location picture : Bingerden

© picture 6 : Jaap de Kreek en Dirk van Gelderen, location picture : Zwitserland en Italie 2014

© picture 7 : © Garden Picture - the large profession al photo archive for all kind of garden plants