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aster 'Little Carlow'

Symphyotrichum 'Little Carlow' (_cordifolium_ hybrid)

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Symphyotrichum
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

'Little Carlow' is a bushy herbaceous perennial with abundant violet-blue, yellow-centred, daisies 2cm across

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 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 DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

The ideal growing situation is a moderately fertile, moist soil in partial shade but it will tolerate well-drained soil in full sun; 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 Cover

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

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