Aster novae-anglias - 'Roter Stern' (Michealmas Daisy)

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Type	Herbaceous flower, Deciduous, Flowering
Form	Upright Taller-Growing Clump
Size	Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours	Dark pink Flowers (Autumn), Medium green Foliage
Care	Regular Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness	Frost hardy, Drought Tolerant
Growth	Fast Growing Plant
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Aster novae-anglias - Cultivation Notes

Michealmas daisy will flourish on a variety of well drained soils but will not appreciate excessive summer drying. They prefer a spot in full sun but will tolerate part shade. This hardy perennial will almost certainly need staking to stop it collapsing when if flower as well as winter mulching / clump division every few years.

Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage

Strengths of Aster novae-anglias:

Sun loving drought tolerant plant
Attracts wildlife to feed or nest
All round tough plant suitable for problem areas

Weaknesses of Aster novae-anglias

Invasive/spreading root growth
Invasive top growth
Does not tolerate very dry or very wet soils

Design & Plant Use for Aster novae-anglias:

Late flowering herbaceous plant for autumn interest

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Common Missspellings: Astor, Aister, Astear