Unpack bare roots or rhizomes on arrival and plant them within a week. Until then, keep them somewhere cool and ensure the roots remain slightly moist, never wet.
Aster 'Kristina' is a stunning, late-flowering perennial that brings a refreshing touch of purity to the autumn garden with its beautiful, crisp white blooms. These daisy-like flowers, with their golden-yellow centres, create a dazzling contrast against the plant’s deep green foliage. Compact yet floriferous, 'Kristina' is a wonderful choice for adding brightness to borders or containers when much of the garden is winding down.
Aster novi-belgii 'Kristina' thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil. It’s perfect for brightening the front of borders, adding light to mixed beds, or enhancing cottage-style gardens. Its compact habit makes it easy to integrate into a variety of garden settings, and it’s particularly valuable for extending the flowering season into late summer and autumn when other perennials have finished their display.
The pure white flowers of Aster 'Kristina' combine beautifully with other late-flowering perennials. Pair it with deep-coloured companions like Sedum 'Autumn Joy', purple salvias, or asters in shades of pink and blue to create a striking contrast. It also works wonderfully alongside ornamental grasses such as Miscanthus or Pennisetum, which add softness and movement to the border. For a classic, elegant look, mix Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Kristina' with other white-flowering plants like anemones or late-blooming Dahlias.
Aster 'Kristina' is a magnet for pollinators, particularly bees and butterflies, which will be drawn to its nectar-rich flowers late in the season. This hardy, low-maintenance plant is easy to grow, reliably returning each year with an even more impressive display. Its compact size and abundant flowering make it perfect for filling gaps in borders, adding structure and interest to your garden through the late summer months into autumn. Aster novi-belgii 'Kristina' is also a fantastic choice for containers, where its clean white blooms can be enjoyed up close. Use a well-draining pot and place it in a sunny or partially shaded position for the best results. Regular watering and feeding will keep the plant healthy and blooming profusely, making it a great option for adding late-season interest to patios, balconies, or small outdoor spaces.
Aster 'Kristina' is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to extend the colour and life of their garden into the autumn. With its crisp white blooms, compact growth, and pollinator-friendly nature, it’s perfect for borders, pots, and wildlife-friendly gardens alike.
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Remove the packaging straight away, check the compost and water thoroughly if dry. Check the plant’s hardiness before placing it outdoors. Plant into a border or permanent container within a month, choosing the position recommended for the variety. Keep the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil, firm gently and water well.
Soak the roots in water for three to six hours immediately before planting. Keep any crown, buds or emerging shoots above the water where possible.
Pot most bare roots into 15–20cm pots filled with peat-free multipurpose compost. Large or depth-sensitive roots, including peonies, are often best planted directly into borders.
Arrange the roots naturally without bending them. Cover the roots completely, positioning the crown and buds at the depth recommended for that particular perennial.
Keep pots in a sheltered outdoor position and water whenever the compost begins to dry. Grow on until roots hold the compost together when lifted from the pot.
Plant into a suitable border or permanent container once well rooted. Add a label and water regularly throughout the first growing season while the perennial establishes.
- Botanical name
- Aster novi-belgii 'Kristina' syn. Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Kristina'
- Flower colour
- White
- Established height
- 30-50cm
- Established spread
- 30-50cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
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Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant size
- 1
- Plant spacing
- 5 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Damp
Free draining - Soil type
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Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
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Large containers
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 2-3 years
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