LIFE CYCLE
Annual
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
long-lasting flowers
GROWTH HABIT
Upright, bushy
BLOOM SEASON
Summer to Autumn
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Ornamental
SUITABLE FOR
Outdoor
SEED TYPE
Open-pollinated
PLANT TYPE
Flowering plant
PLANTING SEASON
Spring
FRUIT SIZE
N/A
PLANT HEIGHT
60–75 cm
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Full Sun
WATER NEEDS
Moderate
HARDINESS ZONES
3–8
CONTAINER GARDEN
Yes
PLANT SPACING
25–30 cm
PLANTING DEPTH
0.5 cm
GROWING CONDITIONS
sunny location
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Aster 'Ostrich Plume' a popular flowering plant?
What makes Aster 'Ostrich Plume' a popular flowering plant?
Aster 'Ostrich Plume' is admired for its large, feathery blooms with gracefully curled petals, vibrant colors, and long flowering season, making it a popular choice for borders, cottage gardens, and cut flower displays.
Where can Aster 'Ostrich Plume' be grown?
Where can Aster 'Ostrich Plume' be grown?
It grows well in flower beds, borders, raised beds, cutting gardens, and containers with fertile, well-drained soil in a location that receives full sun.
Do bees, butterflies, and other pollinators visit the flowers?
Do bees, butterflies, and other pollinators visit the flowers?
Yes, the colorful blooms may attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinating insects during the flowering season.
Can Aster 'Ostrich Plume' be used as a cut flower?
Can Aster 'Ostrich Plume' be used as a cut flower?
Yes, its tall stems and large, feathery flowers make it well suited for fresh bouquets, floral arrangements, and decorative indoor displays.
Does removing spent flowers encourage continued blooming?
Does removing spent flowers encourage continued blooming?
Yes, deadheading faded blooms helps keep plants looking tidy and may encourage continued flowering under suitable growing conditions.
Does Aster 'Ostrich Plume' provide long-lasting seasonal interest?
Does Aster 'Ostrich Plume' provide long-lasting seasonal interest?
Yes, healthy plants produce abundant feathery blooms in a range of vibrant colors along with attractive green foliage throughout the flowering season, adding lasting color, texture, and ornamental appeal to gardens, borders, and containers under suitable growing conditions.