Asters delight us in the garden with their many star-shaped flowers. It's even sadder when the flowers don't bloom. What do you have to pay attention to if the buds do not develop into flowers?
Why aren't my aster buds opening?
With asters, there can be different reasons why the buds don't open. The asters buds open depending on the weather. Diseases can also damage the buds of asters.
What natural conditions affect the buds?
The formation of the flowers dependson the weather Duration of sunshine and rain influence the buds. With autumn asters, flowering may be postponed due to the weather. These varieties require short and cooler days to bloom. If a cold September is followed by a golden October, flowering may be delayed.
What disease damages the buds?
Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that also damages the buds of asters. Powdery mildew is noticeable as a thin white down on the leaves. The fungus appears on everything in warm weather. As the infection progresses, the leaves wither and fall off. Due to the lack of photosynthesis, the buds do not bloom. Before your asters die from mildew, you should fight the fungus.
Tip
Don’t plant asters too deep
Myrtle and roughleaf are very sensitive. If you plant them too deep in the soil, the buds will rot and die. Other varieties are not as sensitive if planted too deep. But other varieties can also suffer from rot if they are planted too low.
