The Golden Aster is an attractive perennial that will add color to the garden well into autumn. In addition, the frugal plant requires little maintenance.
The golden aster (Aster linosyris) with its yellow flowers provides a welcome break in the bed. The native perennial can be an eye-catcher well into autumn. Trivial names have become established for the plant in various areas. This is how the Gold Aster is called Goldschopf in Thuringia and Goldhaar-Aster is common in Pomerania. The bee-friendly plants prefer a sunny spot and can also be used to green roofs.
Origin of the Gold Aster
Originally, the plants come from the steppe regions in south-eastern Europe and southern Russia. The golden aster can be found in Morocco as well as in Algeria, Sweden or Great Britain. However, the daisy family is not universally widespread, so you will look in vain for the golden aster in northern Germany. The gold aster can thus be counted among the rare aster species. However, where it occurs, it is found in large groups.
| Golden Aster (Aster linosyris) | |
|---|---|
| Growth: | upright, clump-forming |
| Growth: | 40 - 60 cm |
| Growth: | 25 - 30 cm |
| Flower: | July to October |
| Location: | Sun |
| Floor: | dry, permeable, rich in humus, adaptable |
The right location for the Gold Aster
The Golden Aster is known as an undemanding perennial and is usually satisfied with any conventional garden soil. A sunny location is ideal and brings out the golden flower heads intensively. A partially shaded location is also tolerated.
➔ Golden Aster - use in the garden
- Planting in the perennial bed
- Planting in borders
- Planting in the steppe garden
- Cultivation as bee pasture in the natural garden
- Planting of seats and terraces
- >Greening of roofs
- Cut flower for the flower vase
The idealSubstrate for the Golden Aster
Golden asters thrive in conventional garden soil that should be well-drained. Drought is far better tolerated than wet. Therefore, particular importance should be attached to the permeability of the soil.
If the substrate has a high clay content, it may be necessary to loosen the compacted soil. This is achieved by mixing in sand or gravel.
Planting the golden aster - step by step
1. Select location2. Prepare soil
3. Observe planting distance
4. Dig planting hole
5. Insert drainage6. Insert the plant
7. Fill up the substrate
8. Press the soil down
9. Water the plant
Golden Asters look particularly attractive when planted in a group. The planting distance should be at least 30 centimetres. Up to twelve plants can be placed on one square meter.
Tip: The golden aster is also attractive as a specimen plant.
Care for Gold Aster
➔ Water the Gold Aster correctly
The GoldAster is only watered moderately. The floor is allowed to dry before you reach for the watering can again. The plants turn their leaves according to the sunlight. It can happen that the leaves curl up. This is nothing to worry about. The golden aster will recover with the next downpour or watering.
➔ Fertilize gold aster properly
To ensure growth and flowering, the perennials are fertilized in spring and autumn. Here, compost offers itself as an organic long-term fertilizer. If you don't have compost available, you can use a commercial fertilizer for flowering plants.
Tip: When choosing a fertiliser, make sure it has a high phosphorus content.
➔ Cut Gold Aster
In late autumn, the golden aster stops growing and retreats to the root area. The dried shoots can now be shortened close to the ground. If you want a bizarre eye-catcher, leave the silvery-white infructescence on the bush. This will not affect spring budding.
An overview of the most important planting and care tips
| Activity | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Set Location | • Sun to partial shade |
| Prepare the ground | • permeable • dry |
| Casting | • water moderately • soil is allowed to dry |
| Fertilize | • compost or fertilizer for flowering plants • in spring andAutumn |
| Cut | • Cut back in autumn or spring |
Propagate Gold Aster
The golden aster is very easy to propagate from seed. The fine seeds are collected in the fall and stored over the winter. Cultivation in a warm room can begin at the beginning of March.
The seeds are spread out in a shallow planting bowl and covered thinly with potting soil. Germination lasts only a few days in a warm room.
Tip: If the planter is covered with foil, germination can be accelerated.
The seed is evenly moistened, but not soaked. Regular spraying of the seeds can ensure consistent moisture levels.
Recognize diseases and pests on the golden aster
Asters are generally susceptible to powdery mildew. The fungal attack is recognizable by a whitish coating that can be easily brushed off the leaves. Plants affected by powdery mildew can be sprayed with a solution of water and milk or treated with horsetail broth. Natural predators such as ladybugs ensure that the infestation is contained in the natural garden and there is no need to use chemicals.
So that the golden asters develop well and are protected against diseases or pests, the root ball should be divided every two to three years. This not only rejuvenates the plant, but also gives the hobby gardener several strong plants that can be placed in a new location in the ground or given to other plant lovers.
Wintering Gold Aster
Golden asters are hardy and do not need additional protection. However, if you cultivate the plants in the tub, you have to make sure that the plant tub does not freeze through. This can be achieved by covering the planter with leaves or brushwood and placing it on a polystyrene or wooden base.