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Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Andenken an Paul Gerber' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Andenken an Paul Gerber'

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Andenken an Paul Gerber'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Symphyotrichum
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

A clump-forming deciduous herbaceous perennial with lance-shaped, hairy green leaves and upright stems producing clusters of deep purple-pink daisy-like flowers with yellow centres throughout the autumn

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in rich, fertile, moisture-retentive soil, in full sun if the soil remains moist throughout the growing season, or in partial shade; mulch every year after cutting down in late autumn

Pruning

Cut stems close to the ground in late autumn

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to eelworm, aphids, slugs, and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to Verticillium wilt and grey moulds; this cultivar is said to be mildew-resistant

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverRock GardenPatio Container

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

BushyClump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years