Aster Berezka

The "Beerzeika" aster variety is a compact, columnar bush ranging from 55 to 60 cm in height and 16 to 35 cm in diameter, depending on growing conditions. The plant is characterized by abundant and prolonged flowering lasting from 30 to 40 days, starting in August. The inflorescences are snow-white, double-flowered, with a diameter of 7.5 to 8 cm, featuring boat-shaped ray florets arranged in shingles. Up to 24 fluffy inflorescences can bloom simultaneously on one bush, creating the effect of a lush bouquet. The flower stalks are sturdy, ensuring excellent cutting qualities: flowers maintain their decorative appearance in water for up to two weeks.

For successful cultivation of the "Beerzeika" aster, it is recommended to choose well-lit areas with fertile loam or loamy sand soil. The plant has high cold hardiness and can withstand frosts down to -3-4 °C. Cultivation is most often done via seedlings: seeds are sown in March-April at a depth of about 0.5 cm, and seedlings appear within 7-14 days. Seedlings are transplanted when the first pair of true leaves has developed according to a 5x5 cm scheme, and planted in open ground from mid-May to early June with a distance between plants of 20-30 cm. Winter sowing at the end of October is also possible, followed by mulching and uncovering the seedlings in spring, which helps to harden and increase plant resistance.

The "Beerzeika" aster is excellent for decorating flower beds, borders, and creating cutting bouquets due to its decorativeness and long flowering period. Care for the plant includes regular watering, careful soil loosening considering the shallow root system, and feeding to maintain health and abundant flowering. This variety of Voronezh asters is distinguished by its high decorative value and practicality in use both in garden design and for cutting.