Aster 'Calliope' Symphyotrichum laeve 'Calliope'

ABOUT
'Calliope' is a tall perennial with narrow, purple-tinted leaves and dark stems bearing branching sprays of light purple-blue flowers in autumn
Plant Info
Care
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About this plant
Names
Family
Asteraceae
Synonyms
aster 'Calliope'
Common names
Aster 'Climax', Aster laevis 'Calliope'
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
1-1.5 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Hardiness zones
H6
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pruning
Cut back in late autumn
Soil
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Flower borders and beds Coastal Wildlife Gardens Cottage & Informal Garden
Propogation
Propagate by division in early pring; divide every third year to maintain vigour
Pests
Prone to tarsonemid mite
Diseases
Asters may suffer Verticillium wilt, powdery mildews and grey moulds
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