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Aster 'Cotswold Gem'

Aster 'Cotswold Gem'

Genus: Aster
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

A clump-forming perennial to around 60cm tall with large, single, daisy-like flowers made up of pinkish-purple rays surrounding a yellow centre

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade; prefers alkaline soils but will tolerate slightly acidic conditions

Pruning

Cut stems close to the ground in late autumn

Propagation

Propagate by division

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, snails, aphids, leaf and bud eelworms

Diseases

May be susceptible to verticillum wilt and grey moulds

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverRock Garden

Planting Places

OutdoorIndoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years