Asters impress us in the garden with their many star blossoms. The plants form large and strong clumps. In order for the asters to spread properly, the plants need sufficient distance.
What planting distance do I have to keep for asters?
The correct distance from neighboring plants varies depending on the variety. For summer asters, 30 to 30 cm is often sufficient. Varieties of forest asters or autumn asters quickly form large clumps. Depending on the plant, distances between 40 and 80 cm make sense.
What is the planting distance for asters?
The correct plant spacing for asters is usually indicated on thelabel or description of the plant for the respective variety. The specified width depends primarily on the optimal size of the nest. If the roots of the plants become larger, dividing the rootstock is preferable.
What happens if the planting distance is too small?
If asters are planted too close together, there is aDanger of disease If the planting distance is too small, the plants take light and moisture from each other: one consequence of this is infection with real Mildew. This fungal disease severely damages the plants and needed to be combated quickly.
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Planting distance for unknown varieties
With unknown asters, it is difficult to determine the correct planting distance. A good guideline for asters is half the height of the fully grown plant.
