A must-have for fall decor, asters are among the best plants chosen to prolong summer in our gardens. These little star heads are, however, very rarely planted in isolation. Find out today what to combine asters with to create a resplendent autumn bed.
What to combine asters with – ideas for a flowery autumn garden
Zinnia
Originally from Mexico, the zinnia charms us with its magnificent colorful dress in the range of reds, oranges, yellows and pinks. Bushy, it would be a perfect companion for your asters, to create a border or a breath-taking clump. In terms of maintenance, consider giving it a sunny location, because the plant in question fears the cold. The soil, for its part, must be rich and well drained, which will ideally meet the requirements of asters.
A real spectacle of colors next to the zinnias
The dahlia
Dahlia is another charming representative of the Asteraceae family. Its tubers are planted in the ground between April and May, always in the same conditions of ordinary to rich and well-drained soil. Its well-stocked pompoms provide a real spectacle in the garden, unless the sun is abundant. To maximize flowering, remember to regularly remove faded flowers and add fertilizer. At the end of the season, cut the wilted stems as short as possible, collect and store until next spring.
Plant next to dahlias for a picturesque look
The rose bush
Asters would bring a beautiful, colorful and dense material to the base of a rose bush. Don’t hesitate to combine these two charming flowers for a colorful autumn. In the fall, the maintenance of the rose bushes would continue with regular watering, regular fertilizer applications and cleaning of faded flowers. At the end of the season, don’t forget to give your rose bush a good scissoring.
At the foot of the rose bushes for a touch of elegance without comparison
The Verbena of Buenos Aires
Unlike the rest of the flowers in our list, Buenos Aires verbena stands out for its light and airy flowers which look very graceful in a flower bed. Like asters, this flower thrives in the sun and in any type of soil, unless it is well drained. Despite its low resistance, the plant in question has the advantage of natural sowing, which is an indisputable advantage and highly prized by any gardener.
Next to verbena flowers for an English enchantment
Ornamental grasses
Finally, it would still be very useful for you to bring a touch of harmony to your autumn flowerbed with some ornamental grasses. Although most cannot guarantee spectacular blooms, their variegated foliage presents the perfect backdrop to bring out the asters’ fireworks. Miscanthus, sedge, fescue are all wonderful grasses that require almost no maintenance. However, be careful of their invasive nature.
Next to ornamental grasses for balance in the garden
