Asters are popular plants in our gardens. In order to delight us with their flowers, most varieties need a sunny to full sun location. We introduce you to asters, which also thrive in partial shade.
Do asters thrive in partial shade?
There are some varieties of asters that also thrive in partial shade. They also grow naturally in partially shaded locations. These asters are insect-friendly and ideal for a natural garden.
Which asters thrive in partial shade?
There arespecial varieties of asters that also thrive in partially shaded locations. Many of the well-known aster varieties require at least six hours of sun to bloom in full bloom. The varieties for partial shade primarily include wild asters, forest asters and some smooth-leaf asters. Most of these plants grow naturally on woody edges or in light forests in the Eurasian or American regions. With their late flowering in August to November, the plants decorate the garden when hardly any other plants are blooming.
How do I care for asters in partial shade?
With little care they delight us in autumn with a persistent sea of flowers. Asters for partial shade are usually robust and easy-care plants. Once established, some wild asters even thrive in dry locations. Most of these asters are content with fresh soil with a moderate supply of nutrients. Fertilizing with compost in spring is sufficient. Some varieties can grow to over 1 m tall. You should treat these plants to pruning in spring.
Which asters are particularly beautiful in partial shade?
There are some special types for partial shade. These include:
- Aster ageratoides 'Eleven Purple' (R) - smaller wild aster with interesting leaf color in autumn
- Aster ageratoides 'Ezo Murasaki' - very robust variety for difficult locations, forms large clumps
- Aster laevis 'Calliope' - very tall smooth-leaf aster, up to 1.40 m, particularly stable
- Aster divaricatus 'Tradescant' - white summer forest aster with more delicate growth up to 50 cm, dark stems and leaves.
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Natural Gardens
Wild asters and forest asters fit very well into natural gardens. In partial shade they grow together with foam blossom, columbine and star umbel. The plants can also be combined very well with Günsel and Monkshood.
