Product description
Kalimeris Alba, also known as Japanese Aster, is a beautifully light and graceful perennial that brings a soft, airy touch to any outdoor space. Its delicate white, daisy like flowers appear in generous clusters, creating a fresh and uplifting display that blends effortlessly into borders, plant beds, and patio containers. With its tidy, compact habit and long flowering season, this plant adds gentle brightness without overwhelming surrounding planting schemes.
This resilient perennial is wonderfully easy to care for, making it a great choice for gardeners of all experience levels. Kalimeris Alba thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers well drained soil, settling in quickly once planted. Water regularly during its first season to help it establish, then enjoy its naturally low maintenance habit as it returns year after year. A light trim after the first flush of flowers can encourage even more blooms, keeping the plant looking fresh and tidy throughout the summer.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Japanese Aster
Kalimeris 'Alba'
Kalimeris 'Alba'
Product description
Kalimeris Alba, also known as Japanese Aster, is a beautifully light and graceful perennial that brings a soft, airy touch to any outdoor space. Its delicate white, daisy like flowers appear in generous clusters, creating a fresh and uplifting display that blends effortlessly into borders, plant beds, and patio containers. With its tidy, compact habit and long flowering season, this plant adds gentle brightness without overwhelming surrounding planting schemes.
This resilient perennial is wonderfully easy to care for, making it a great choice for gardeners of all experience levels. Kalimeris Alba thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers well drained soil, settling in quickly once planted. Water regularly during its first season to help it establish, then enjoy its naturally low maintenance habit as it returns year after year. A light trim after the first flush of flowers can encourage even more blooms, keeping the plant looking fresh and tidy throughout the summer.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Give your plants the best start
Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Don’t over‑enrich the soil with fertiliser. Japanese Asters flower better in moderately fertile ground - too much richness can make it a bit floppy.
How to Water
Water Japanese Aster regularly during its first growing season to help it establish strong roots. Once settled, it only needs occasional watering during dry spells, as it naturally copes well with typical garden conditions.
How to Plant
Plant Kalimeris in well‑drained soil at the same depth as its original pot, leaving around 30-40cm between plants to allow them to develop a neat, natural clump. Water in well and gently firm the soil around the roots to help it settle in place.
