Aster mix 12cm
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This Hungarian perennial aster in mixed colors comes in a 13 cm pot, making it an ideal choice for your balcony, terrace, or windowsill. The 1 pc plant thrives in sunlight, blooming more richly with plenty of light while attracting bees and butterflies. It is winter-hardy and needs regular, moderate watering so its soil stays slightly moist.
Cyclamen mini 10.5 cm
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Perennial Aster in a Pot – Care Guide
1. 🌞 Light Requirements
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Light-loving plant: place it in a sunny or semi-shshady spot (on a balcony, windowsill, terrace).
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The more sunlight it receives, the more abundantly it will bloom.
2. 🪴 Pot and Soil
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Pot: should be at least 25-30 cm deep, with good drainage (with drainage holes, and a saucer).
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Soil: loose, well-draining potting mix (general potting soil + a little sand/perlite improves drainage).
3. 💧 Watering
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Regular, but moderate: the soil should always be slightly moist, but not waterlogged.
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Water more frequently on warm days (even daily), less often in cooler weather.
4. 🌿 Nutrients
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Fertilizing: from spring to late summer, every 2-3 weeks with fertilizer for flowering plants (e.g., rich in phosphorus).
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No need to fertilize after flowering.
5. ✂️ Pruning and Removal of Dead Parts
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Cut back spent flowers to encourage new shoots.
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In autumn or early spring, you can prune it back to about 5-10 cm.
6. ❄️ Wintering
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Perennial aster is winter-hardy, but in a pot, it is more sensitive to cold:
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Move it to a frost-protected, bright, cool place (e.g., garage, stairwell, unheated veranda).
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Or you can leave it outside if it's well covered (e.g., with fleece, leaf litter), and the winter isn't too cold.
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Water sparingly in winter – just don't let the soil dry out completely.
7. 🌱 Repotting, Propagation
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It is advisable to repot into a larger pot with fresh soil every 3-4 years.
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Propagation: easily propagated by division in spring.
Additional tip:
Aster attracts bees and butterflies – a great choice for balconies or windowsills too. 😊
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