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asparagus 'Ariane'

Asparagus officinalis 'Ariane'

Genus: Asparagus
Family: Asparagaceae

About this plant

A herbaceous perennial with masses of long, upright green spears with purple tips and bracts. Can be harvested late spring

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

AlkalineAcid

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Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained soil, or in raised beds on light, sandy soil. Avoid frost pockets as spears are tender

Pruning

Cut down foliage in autumn, when yellowed, to 2.5cm above the soil

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division

Pests

May be susceptible to Asparagus beetle and slugs

Diseases

May be susceptible to violet root rot and foot and other root rots

Garden Uses

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years