Solidaster Flowers
Name : Solidaster Flowers
Latin Name : X Solidaster luteus
Solidaster Description
Solidaster is a charming hybrid of Goldenrod or Solidago, and the Aster, (probably Solidago canadensis x Aster ptarmicoides) belonging to the Compositae family, giving them common heritage with chrysanthemums, gerberas and zinnias. Common names include Solidaster and Golden Aster. The species cultivated commonly is X Solidaster luteus Green ex Dress, with one cultivar called 'Lemore'. Kenya and Zimbabwe are the main exporters for Solidaster.
The Solidaster luteus is a perennial herb with delicate yellow blossoms. The plant name is actually a combination of the parent names, solidago and aster. Solidaster is more or less in between Aster and Solidago in appearance, having narrow, lance-shaped, medium green leaves and corymb-like multi-branched panicles bearing numerous radiate heads, to 1.5 cm across with disc flowers or florets of golden yellow or ray florets of golden yellow, fading to light yellow. Solidaster flowers have no fragrance. The Solidaster plant measures about 60 cm in height. In the summer, the Solidaster acquires a yellow colour. The cultivar 'Lemore' has pale yellow, daisy-like flowers, about half an inch in diameter that resemble the aster, these blossoms are arranged in arching golden plumes reminiscent of its other parent, the Solidago. Solidaster blooms from midsummer to early fall, although it is commercially available throughout the year.
Solidasters are fairly easy to grow and thrive in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. The Solidaster generally needs good air circulation to help control potential mildew and rust problems. Solidasters are low maintenance plants that require little care once established. Solidasters are deer tolerant and are started from seed.
The Solidaster can bear very harsh temperatures without any problems, even many degrees below zero. Solidaster plants lose the aerial part during the coldest months of the year and quickly start re-growth as spring arrives.
Water your Solidasters rarely, about once every 1-2 weeks with 2-3 glasses of water, keeping the soil dry for a few days before watering again. Solidasters are susceptible to rust and powdery mildew.
Solidaster is an ideal garden plant that looks great in sunny borders and perennial beds. Solidasters attract butterflies as well, adding even more colour and beauty to the garden. Solidaster works well in native wildflower gardens as well as containers and pots.
Solidaster is an excellent cut flower that is rapidly becoming a popular choice for trendy bouquets. Solidaster is a great filler flower that adds interesting texture to any flower arrangement. The ideal time to purchase Solidasters is when half of the flowers are open and the buds are showing colour.
Soildasters are a great choice for arrangements with a wild flower feel. They are suitable for drying as well and can be used in dried flower arrangements. The Solidaster is a lovely, delicate blossom with a vase life of 7-10 days and can be used to enhance the beauty of any flower arrangement.
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