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Aster 'Dwarf Barbados' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Aster 'Dwarf Barbados'

Aster 'Dwarf Barbados'

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Aster
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

'Dwarf Barbados' is a compact, mound-forming rhizomatous perennial, mid-green-lance-shaped leaves, branching stems bearing clusters of numerous multi-rayed vibrant violet-blue flowers with reddish-yellow centres from August to October. A naturally dwarf variety with good mildew resistance.

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadePartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Alkaline

Not Currently Available

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

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

North FacingWest FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Sow at the front of a sunny border or in a container in moisture retentive, but well drained soil in full sun. May need support.

Pruning

Cut back in late autumn. Divide in spring every three years to maintain vigour.

Propagation

Propagate by division

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids leaf and bud eelworms, michaelmas daisy mite, slugs, snails and tarsonemid mites

Diseases

May be susceptible to fusarium wilt, grey moulds, leaf spot and powdery mildew

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio ContainerBanks Slopes

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

BushyClump FormingClimbing