Summer is here — well, for some time now! — and what better way to embellish your garden, terraces, and patios than with the double-flowered pot Aster Showmakers®. These varieties, just like their name implies, are a plant that guarantees a long-lasting and showy floral display that brightens up, not just the summer days, but also presents a colorful spectacle shining into early fall.
The Showmakers® have, practically, become a must-have in every garden with the arrival of the summer solstice. And breeder Royal Van Zanten has made it a duty to present a pot plant that comes in a range of colorful — Aster — varieties such that you’d be spoilt for choice. And the beauty of all that is that even after summer is gone, you still have them colorfully enhancing your garden well into the autumn months.
Aster Showmakers® Are a Real Eye-Catcher… For Longer!
You’d agree that these plants are a definite sight to behold. With double flowers packed with numerous petals and a color palette that ranges from blues and violets to pinks and whites, these asters are a real eye-catcher.
The Showmakers® series, living up to its showy name, consists of seven colorful varieties. These are Aster Showmakers® Arctic White, Lilac Sunset, Blue Bayou, Indigo Ice, Pretty Pink, Baby Pink, and Magenta. Also available is a mix of all these Aster varieties in a pot!
These Asters’ large double flowers, compact habit, and beautifully contrasting leaves make them a diva in the floral world. You’d place the pot with them on your terrace, or wherever you fancy creating a summer spectacle, and they will without a doubt steal the show!
Blooming throughout summer and early autumn, these stars of the show flourish when most plants have just finished flowering or are past their prime. They, also, easily thrive in a sunny spot with just some shade. And, of course, if you simply remove the wilted flowers, you will enjoy their show of color for so much longer.
Summer-Flowering Pot Plants That Continuously Bloom Beautifully
The charm of Aster Showmakers® lies not only in their gorgeous looks but also in their ability to thrive and flourish under varied climatic conditions. They do not easily wilt. They continuously bloom beautifully. Their pom-pom-like flowers add a feeling of volume and make them look fuller.
These qualities ensure they have a long flowering period that extends — as constantly emphasized — into the early autumn months. Imagine a colorful and vibrant garden or yard, full of life and charm, well into the fall; that’s a true spectacle of nature's beauty.
On their own in a pot, the Showmakers® grab the attention whenever they are, be it on a table on the patio or just a garden table. The various colors also blend beautifully. For instance, you could have Showmakers® Lilac purple combined with other dark purple asters in an ever-so-stylish look. And still, if you’re a person who prefers more color, then you could opt to mix all the colorful varieties in a single pot for a much more summer-like effect!
Aster Showmakers® also pair nicely with other (perennial) plants and are semi-hardy. Moreover, these cheerful summer blooming plants are perfect as a color accent in borders. Quite a versatile summer-flowering plant, you’d agree!
Caring for a Pot Plant That Brings a Touch of Summer… Into the Autumn
Royal Van Zanten, the leading floral company with a rich history spanning more than 160 years, has a lot to offer with its innovative marketing strategies and close partnerships within the horticulture sector. And the company’s Aster Showmakers® is just one of many fabulous floral creations it presents.
With a strong focus on sustainability and an eye for the future of floral beauty, the breeder guarantees that its products are environmentally conscious, responsible, and MPS-certified. It, additionally, offers a wide range of varieties to cater to different tastes and preferences. Yet, its Showmakers® is the epitome of a plant that's made for the sun.
Even so, do ensure you give them a little shade now and then. If placed in a sunny spot, these plants may require a bit more water regularly. Like most plants, the Showmakers® do not like having wet roots, so ensure that excess water is drained to avoid any damping off.
Photo by @botanybaygardencentre
To enjoy the visual splendor of these gorgeous plants for longer, remember to remove faded flowers regularly. This encourages new blooms to emerge. With the right care, these divas will continue to wow you with their stunning displays for months.
Unless otherwise indicated, all photos are courtesy of Royal Van Zanten (royalvanzanten).
