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New England aster 'Barr's Blue'
Symphyotrichumnovae-angliae 'Barr's Blue'
Genus
Symphyotrichum
Family
Asteraceae
About this plant
A clump-forming deciduous herbaceous perennial with narrow, lance-shaped mid-green foliage and masses of semi-double, daisy-like purple-blue flowers with bright yellow centres, flowering from early September to October
Growing Information
Height
1-1.5 Metres
Spread
0.5-1 Metres
Care Guide
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moisture-retentive soil, in full sun or partial shade; mulch every year after cutting down in late autumn. Divide every third year to retain vigour and flower quality
Pruning
Cut stems close to the ground in late autumn
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring, replanting only vigorous young shoots
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