Plants > Perennials

aster 'Starshine'

Aster ageratoides 'Starshine'^PBR

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Aster
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

'Starshine' is a spreading perennial, to 60cm tall and 70cm wide, with deep-green, toothed, lance-shaped leaves and small, white daisy-like flowers with yellow centres, from late summer to autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a moderately fertile soil in full sun or light shade

Pruning

Cut back in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by division

Pests

May be prone to Tarsonemid mite

Diseases

May be affected by Verticillium wilt and grey moulds

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years