Description
(Symphyotrichum novi-belgii ‘Blue Gown’)
POSITION & USES
Asters prefer a sunny position. Plant at the front of a bed with other perennials or ground covers – excellent border plant.
CULTIVATION
Easily grown in any reasonable garden soil. Cut flowering stems to the ground at the end of the season. Divide if necessary after several years.
FERTILISING
Regular applications of Seasol and Power Feed will keep it looking its best.
Plant Attributes
| HAT COLOUR | Purple |
|---|---|
| SPECIAL QUALITIES | Blue Gown is great low growing aster. It provides a good green border when not in flower and in spring an eye catching display of flowers on narrow stems. |
| FLOWERS | The flowers are typical daisy—like aster flowers in an attractive blue purple. |
| PLANTS NEEDED PER SQUARE METRE | 5-6 |
| HABIT | Forms an evergreen leafy mound that spreads slowly. |
| WIDTH | 50cm |
| HEIGHT | 70cm |
