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Herbaceous Perennial
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink Purple Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Pink Purple Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Aster can be perennials, annuals or subshrubs, mostly with narrow leaves, and solitary or clustered, daisy-like flowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade; prefers alkaline soils but will tolerate slightly acidic conditions
Propagation
Propagate by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Prairie planting
- Flower borders and beds
- Cut flowers
Pruning
Cut stems close to the ground in late autumn
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails, aphids, leaf and bud eelworms
Diseases
May be susceptible to Verticillium wilt and grey moulds
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