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heath aster 'Brimstone'

Symphyotrichum ericoides 'Brimstone'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Symphyotrichum
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

'Brimstone' is a compact herbaceous perennial to 75cm, with bright green foliage and branched sprays of tiny yellow-centred, cream flowers

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Sheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in open sunny position; may need staking

Pruning

Cut back in late autumn

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

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

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years