Grape Crush Aster
Aster novae-angliae. Transform your late summer garden with the dazzling 'Grape Crush'. This aster captivates butterflies and hummingbirds alike with its rich, velvety purple-red flowers, adorned with golden centres. This low maintenance beauty thrives in hot, dry conditions and provides months of brilliant colour. Plant en masse for a breathtaking display or enjoy its stunning blooms in bouquets. Height 26-30". No.1 root.
Fall Planting: This product will ship September-October according to your hardiness zone.
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| Qty | Desc | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pkg of 1 | $ 24.95 / pkg |
| 2 | Pkg of 1 | $ 22.65 / pkg |
| 3 | Pkg of 1 | $ 21.40 / pkg |
| 4+ | Pkg of 1 | $ 20.20 / pkg |
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Growing Information
Bulbs for Fall Planting:
Plant the bulbs as soon as possible once you have received them. If you cannot plant the bulbs as soon as they have been shipped to you, remove the bulbs from plastic bags and put them on trays with damp peat moss or sawdust in a cool, well-ventilated place until you have a chance to plant them. Do not store them at temperatures below 4°C. Generally all bulbs planted in the fall are hardy and do not need any special protection unless specified.
General Bulb Planting Info:
The most important rule when planting bulbs is to choose an area that is well-drained. Most bulbs will rot or deteriorate quickly where soil is constantly damp. Loosen the soil at the bottom of the hole and work in a handful of organic fertilizer such as Veseys Bulb Fertilizer. Then press each bulb firmly into the soil, top pointing up and fill in the hole. When in doubt as to which way is up on a bulb, plant it on its side and let 'Mother Nature' decide! After planting, water the area well to settle the soil and to start the roots growing. If rainfall is sparse, you may need to water the bulbs once a week to help them get established. For strongest visual impact, we suggest planting your bulbs closely in groups, drifts or clumps of a single kind and colour. When planting bulbs, be sure to take colour into consideration. In general, groups of a single colour have the most impact.
Planting:
Plant with the top of the crown about 1" below soil level 18-24" apart. Asters grow and flower best in full sun. Some varieties will tolerate part shade but will have fewer flowers. Asters grow best on well-drained, loamy soil. Wet clay soil will lead to root rot and dry sandy soil will lead to plant wilt.
Growing:
Aster is relatively drought tolerant but will wilt to let you know when it is really dry. Water only as needed and let the soil dry out between watering. Black spot or wilting that occurs while the soil is moist may be signs of fungus problems. If this happens let them dry out and dust or spray with a fungicide.