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- With these methods you multiply asters!
- Sowing: Easy to start in spring
- Root division: propagation and rejuvenation cure
- Cuttings: A rather unusual method
- Tips
Propagation over seeds is easy and promising
With these methods you multiply asters!
Asters always look good with their colorful flowers. In addition, they are undemanding, represent a valuable pasture in autumn and are also suitable as cut flowers. There are enough reasons to multiply them ...
Previous article Asters - in any case hardy or vulnerable?Sowing: Easy to start in spring
Direct sowing in the field is possible without any problems. If, on the other hand, you intend to cultivate the asters in the pot, for example on the balcony or on the roof terrace, you can also sow them in the pot.
This is how it works:
Root division: propagation and rejuvenation cure
A second simple propagation method is the division of the plant or its root ball. This is also recommended because of the Aster to help new strength. As a result, it blooms richer again. So every two to three years you should share your Aster!
Sharing should be done after flowering in late autumn or alternatively in early spring. Important: Only use asters that are big enough! The plant should be at least 2 years old and healthy!
The root ball is first excavated. Then he is shared with a knife or a spade. Each section should have at least 2 green stems. Injured roots just cut back. Then it just means planting properly.
Cuttings: A rather unusual method
This method is rather less common in asters:
Tips
The one-year Sommeraster should already prefer your home in March so that it will bloom in the same year.