Aster subcaeruleus Aster tongolensis

ABOUT
A. tongolensis is a mat-forming, deciduous perennial to 50cm tall with dark green, hairy, lance-shaped leaves. Daisy-like summer flowerheads comprise lavender-blue rays surrounding an orange-yellow centre
Plant Info
Care
Common Problems
About this plant
Names
Family
Asteraceae
Common names
Aster subcaeruleus
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Hardiness zones
H6
Light
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Soil
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Flower borders and beds City & Courtyard Gardens Cottage & Informal Garden Gravel Garden Rock Garden
Propogation
Propagate by seed in pots in cold frame in spring or autumn or propagate by division in spring
Pests
May be attacked by slugs, snails, leaf and bud eelworms and aphids
Diseases
May be subject to wilts, leaf spot and grey moulds
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