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Probably one of the top ten border plants, this traditional lavender-blue aster offers several advantages over other Michaelmas daisies. It has a longer flowering season, beginning earlier, in mid summer, continuing into autumn. It does not need staking (except in windy gardens), and is mildew resistant. It is also exceptionally free-flowering, with an attractive colour that is easy to place as it associates well with so many summer and autumn flowers. Aster is best grown in a sunny or partially shaded position with fertile, well-drained soil. It requires adequate moisture throughout summer. The Royal Horticultural Society have given it their prestigious Award of Garden Merit.
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Aster
Species: x frikartii
Cultivar: Monch
Plant type: Hardy perennial
Flower colour: Lavender
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Feature: Flowers, Attractive to wildlife
Sun exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Chalky/alkaline
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill level: Beginner
Height: 90cm
Spread: 60cm
Time to divide plants: March to May
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