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aster 'Vasterival'

Symphyotrichum 'Vasterival'

Genus: Symphyotrichum
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

Forms clumps of upright stems and bears sprays of pinkish-lilac flowers with golden-yellow centres on dark, branching stems in late summer and autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-cultivated, fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

Cut stems close to the ground in late autumn

Propagation

Propagate by division

Pests

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

Diseases

May be susceptible to verticillum wilt and grey moulds

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverRock Garden

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years