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Herbaceous Perennial

Aster diplostephioides
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double crowned aster

A herbaceous, perennial plant with a robust, branched rhizome. It forms a cluster of erect, unbranched stems up to 60cm tall. The plant is self-fertile

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Black Brown Purple Green
Autumn Orange Purple Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming, Columnar upright
Genus

Aster can be perennials, annuals or subshrubs, mostly with narrow leaves, and solitary or clustered, daisy-like flowers

Name status

Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, but moist, moderately fertile soil in an open, sunny position. It grows well in a rock garden or in wildflower meadows. See aster cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by division, root softwood basal cuttings or seeds in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Rock garden
  • Wildflower meadow
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Cut back stem close to the ground in late autumn or beginning of spring before the new shoots emerge

Pests

May be susceptible to leaf and bud eelworms, slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to Fusarium wilt, Powdery mildews and grey moulds

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