Aster novi - belgii - 'Ada Ballard' (Aster Daisy)

Type Herbaceous flower, Deciduous, Flowering
Form Spreading clump
Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours Dark blue Flowers (Summer late), Dark green Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required
Hardiness Very hardy, Drought Tolerant
Growth Fast Growing Plant
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Aster novi - belgii 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.

Plant Strengths: Sun loving drought tolerant plant; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils.

Common Missspellings: Astor, Aister, Astear

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Aster novi - belgii - 'Ada Ballard' (Aster Daisy)
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