Aster LILAC EVENING

The annual aster variety "Lilac Evening" features pompon-type flower heads in a blue-violet shade, with a diameter of 6-7 cm. The plant has a columnar, compact shape, reaching heights of 45 to 60 cm and a width of about 30 cm. The leaves are green and smooth, while the sturdy stems are 28-40 cm long, ensuring good stability of the flower heads and ease of cutting.

The inflorescences are densely double-flowered, flat-round in shape, dense, and positioned on the surface of the bush, which prevents them from fading in the sun. The ray florets are boat-shaped, about 2 cm long, arranged in several rows along the edge of the head, while the tubular florets are about 1 cm long. On average, one plant forms 10-12 inflorescences, ensuring abundant and prolonged blooming.

The variety boasts a medium duration of flowering of about 70 days and simultaneous bud opening. It tolerates unfavorable weather conditions well and has relative resistance to diseases such as fusarium and septoria. Thanks to the sturdy stems and dense flower heads, the aster "Lilac Evening" maintains its decorative appearance well when cut and is easily transported, making it an excellent choice for growing both in the garden and for floristic purposes.