Aster 'Fair Lady'

The flowers of Aster ‘Fair Lady’ open in profusion from late summer powering into autumn, perfectly bridging the gap between the two seasons. The blooms are not only fabulous in the garden they are also splendid in vases. Double lavender mauve blooms in abundance.

Aster ‘Fair Lady’ is a fairly upright, deciduous bush with deep green leaves. This classic from 1960 has stood the test of time and remains relevant. Propagated by Antique Perennials.

Plant in borders, cottage gardens or large pots. Once established the plants don't require a lot of water, even though they grow and flowers through the hotter times of the year. They are vigorous, hardy and offer great quantities of colourful blooms.

In the language of flowers, Aster's denote love or daintiness. The word, Aster, is Latin for Star. Asters are commonly known as Easter Daisies or Michaelmas Daisies.

Asters have been botanically separated into different genus. The European species remain Aster. The North American have changed into three genera, Symphyotrichum, Eurybia and Doellingeria.