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Découvrez notre sélection d’asters de qualité et trouvez les variétés idéales pour ajouter des fleurs éclatantes à votre jardin. Magasinez dès aujourd’hui pour profiter d’une floraison spectaculaire en fin de saison.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aster-de-laevis","title":"Aster Laevis","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAster Laevis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOffered by \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNorthern Wildflowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Aster Laevis, also known as the smooth aster (\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSymphyotrichum laeve\u003c\/em\u003e), is a hardy perennial that lights up the garden in fall with its star-shaped lavender-blue flowers and golden centers. Easy to grow, this aster attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies while being highly resistant to diseases and mild droughts. Perfect for borders, wild gardens, or mass plantings, it adds a natural and elegant touch to your outdoor spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e: 40 to 60 cm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlant Height\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60 to 120 cm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQuantity per Packet\u003c\/strong\u003e: Approximately 325 seeds\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rudbeckia, echinacea, verbena bonariensis\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEnemy Plants\u003c\/strong\u003e: None known\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSow directly outdoors in fall or spring, in well-drained soil. 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This plant features violet-purple flowers with a yellow-orange center, blooming from mid-August to October. Growing between 60 and 120 cm tall, this aster thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade, flourishing in moist soils found in fields, meadows, and forest edges. 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Its lightly camphor-scented foliage adds a unique sensory dimension. Ideal for natural or rustic gardens, this aster attracts butterflies, bees and other pollinators, while extending the flowering season until autumn. Grown in groves, it becomes a real point of attraction in the landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpread\u003c\/strong\u003e : 0.5 to 1 meter\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 1 to 1.5 meters\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQuantity per pack\u003c\/strong\u003e : over 1000 seeds\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : solidago, echinacea, rudbeckia\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEnemy plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : none known\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e No pre-treatment is necessary for these seeds. Sow them directly in the desired location as soon as the temperature becomes suitable. 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