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  • ASTER 'Eventide'
    ASTER 'Eventide'
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    ASTER 'Eventide'

    Commonly known as Frostflower, Michaelmas daisy, Starwort

    Rich velvet blue semi-double flowers
     
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    • Good to know
      Syn Aster novi-belgii 'Eventide' Symphyotrichum novi-belgii ‘Eventide’
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids, may be suseptible to fungal problems of rust, mildews
    • Purple
      Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
      Rich deep purple
    • Semi-double
      Two rows of petals with conspicuous stamens
    • Star-shaped
    • Border
    • Cottage garden
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Fully hardy
    • Height and Spread
      90 cm
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
    • Tolerates all
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    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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