Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Audrey'

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

Cut stems close to the ground in late autumn

Propagate by division in spring, replanting only vigorous young shoots

May be susceptible to aphids, leaf and bud eelworms, slugs, snails and tarsonemid mite

May be susceptible to Fusarium wilt, grey moulds, leaf spot and powdery mildews