Asparagus officinalis 'Aspalim'PBR
A long-lived perennial grown for its edible young shoots called spears. This is a particularly early variety to harvest in spring. It's then allowed to grow on, producing tall stems with airy, feathery foliage which may need support. This is a reliably all male cultivar with good yields
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Asparagus can be evergreen or deciduous perennials or subshrubs, sometimes climbing, with tuberous rootstock. Stems bear both inconspicuous scale-like leaves and larger, leaf-like phylloclades, with small white or pinkish flowers followed by red berries
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil, or in raised beds. Mulch in winter, fertilise in spring and keep weed free. See asparagus cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate from bought crowns. Propagation from seed is possible, but seedlings take longer and may not be 100% male cultivars which produce fewer but thicker spears
Suggested planting locations and garden types
Pruning
Cut down at the end of the growing season
Pests
May be susceptible to asparagus beetle, slugs and snails
Diseases
May be susceptible to foot and root rots and violet root rot
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