Aster Care Tips

COLORS AND SHAPES

Purple-blue or white asters are the most common, but there is also a sweet pink, red, lilac, violet and dark purple variety. The yellow core makes the leaves stand out even more beautifully. The contrast enhances the colors. The sturdy stem carries the large core plume, surrounded by long, narrow leaves.

SYMBOLISM

If you want a good old age yourself or your grandmother can use a boost, buy a large bunch of asters, which will bring a happy old age in addition to autumn joy. And although we think the flowers fit better in a vase, according to mythical stories you can chase away snakes and devils by burning the leaves.

ORIGIN

The aster is native to Europe, Asia and North America. In the beginning there were an exaggerated number of species, namely 600. At the end of the last century this number was reduced to 250. The different species are divided into different genera. They are perennial herbaceous plants belonging to the composite family.