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    ASTER
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    ASTER

    Commonly known as Frostflower, Michaelmas daisy, Starwort

    All Flower SEPT-OCT

    Genus of about 180 species of annuals, biennials, perennials and subshrubs from a variety of habitats in the northern hemisphere.

    There are asters for almost all garden situations and the daisylike flowers come in all shades of white, blue, pink and purple. A. amellus and the hybrid A. frikartii are probably the most popular. These are both late summer flowerers which are invaluable for late-flying insects.

    Their popular name, Michaelmas Daisies, arises from their peak blooming time around 29th September, Michaelmas.

    A. novi-belgii ( Symphotrichum novi-belgii) is the introduced popular garden Daisy found commonly as a garden escape around urban areas and at roadsides.

    A. tripolium, Sea aster is a native perennial common on coasts and was a popular garden plant in the past.

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    • Good to know
      Varieties for almost all garden situations. Michaelmas falls on 29 September, the middle of the flowering period.
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Annuals, biennials and perennials and sub shrubs. Daisy-like flowers borne singly or in sprays.
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    Varieties
    ASTER ageratoides 'Starshine'
    Starwort
    Masses of starry white flowers over deep green mildew resistant leaves starting in midsummer and continuing to autumn
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    ASTER frikartii 'Monch'
    Good light blue, free-flowering
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    ASTER 'Little Carlow'
    (syn. Symphyotrichum 'Little Carlow') - Compact and floriferous. Violet-blue, yellow centred daisy flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
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    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    ASTER 'Patricia Ballard'
    Symphyotrichum novi-belgii. Clear pink
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    ASTER 'White Ladies'
    Symphyotrichum novi-belgii. White
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50

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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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    Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
    This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
    200g sachet
    £8.50
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