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blue wood 'Chieftain'

Symphyotrichum cordifolium 'Chieftain'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Symphyotrichum
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

'Chieftain' is an erect herbaceous perennial to 1.3m tall, with dark green, ovate leaves and sprays of single flowers 15mm wide, with light mauve-blue ray florets and yellow disks ageing to dull red

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

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 Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-cultivated, fertile, moist soil in sun or partial shade; may need staking

Pruning

Cut back in late autumn

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring; division every third year to maintain vigour

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Asters may suffer Verticillium wilt, powdery mildews and grey moulds

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks SlopesFlower Borders

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years