{"product_id":"aster-dumosus-apollo-white-autumn-aster-balcony-plant-1-or-3-pack","title":"Aster dumosus ‘Apollo’ – White Autumn Aster Balcony Plant | 1 or 3 Pack","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAster dumosus 'Apollo' — Compact white autumn cushion for balconies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant forms a low, cushion-like mound of narrow lanceolate green leaves topped in late summer and autumn by many small, daisy-like white flower heads. The overall texture is fine and airy when in bloom — a froth of clear white petals set above dense branching stems — giving containers and border edges a neat, bright silhouette rather than a tall, sprawling shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike taller aster types, 'Apollo' is a Dumosus-group selection that spreads by short stolons to make a steady, mound-forming clump; there’s no juvenile vs mature leaf change to watch for, and it does not show variegation. Flowering reliably comes in late summer through autumn, and compared with wild or unspecified Aster dumosus plants, 'Apollo' was selected for a consistently compact habit and clean white blooms; other cultivars differ mainly in colour or fullness of the petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn everyday use it suits pots, balcony boxes and low borders, filling gaps with repeat flowering rather than vertical growth. Expect to pinch stems early in the season to keep it bushy; a real trade-off is susceptibility to powdery mildew if plants are overcrowded or poorly ventilated. In colder climates, container-grown specimens also benefit from some winter root protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for sunny, sheltered balconies or mixed container displays where late-season colour is wanted. Buying a single plant lets you trial placement; a three-plant pack gives quicker, fuller coverage for boxes and terraces — Aster dumosus ‘Apollo’ – White Autumn Aster Balcony Plant | 1 or 3 Pack\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Default Vendor","offers":[{"title":"1 Plant","offer_id":54736674423052,"sku":"MM-MEC-1456","price":5.08,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Plants (Best Value)","offer_id":54736598630668,"sku":"MM-MEC-1518","price":13.21,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/3553\/3068\/files\/balcony-3.jpg?v=1774858348","url":"https:\/\/plantcircle.com\/en-es\/products\/aster-dumosus-apollo-white-autumn-aster-balcony-plant-1-or-3-pack","provider":"Plant Circle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}