Cultivation

Suitability of Aster for Cut Flowers

Aster L.

The suitability of aster for cut flowers is determined by the cultivar's ability to form a strong, long peduncle capable of supporting the weight of the inflorescence. Cultivars are classified into cut flower types, multipurpose types, and bedding types depending on the characteristics of the plant…

In the reference 20 varieties crop Aster, where this is mentioned in the description.

Cut flower aster cultivars are characterized by the development of large inflorescences on long, sturdy peduncles. Unlike bedding forms, which have a compact habit, cut flower types are focused on ensuring the commercial quality of the stem. Multipurpose cultivars combine ornamental plant habit with sufficient peduncle strength, allowing them to be used both for landscape design and as cut flowers.

During selection for cut flower suitability, the key criteria are peduncle length and rigidity, as well as inflorescence size and density. An important factor is the genetic resistance of the cultivar to Fusarium wilt, as infection with this disease leads to a loss of commercial quality both during cultivation and after the plant has been cut.

General information about the subject — on the page Suitability for cutting.

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Varieties of Aster mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Peter's White

Terminated

Aster L. · Aster

PJF Akerboom

4 records

Lilac Blue Admiral

Active

Aster L. · Aster

Peter Akerboom

DK NL

4 records

White Butterfly

Protection expired

Aster L. · Aster

Tvrtkovic-Sahin, Zelimir K.|Barnsteenstraat 24, 2403 BZ Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands / Akerboom, Petrus J.|Paradijsweg 61, 2461 TL Ter Aar, Netherlands

DE DK NL

6 records

Rose Butterfly

Protection expired

Aster L. · Aster

Tvrtkovic-Sahin, Zelimir K.|Barnsteenstraat 24, 2403 BZ, Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands / Akerboom, Petrus J.|Paradijsweg 61, 2461 TL, Ter Aar, Netherlands

DE DK NL

6 records