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    ASTER frikartii 'Monch'
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    ASTER frikartii 'Monch'

    Commonly known as Frostflower, Michaelmas daisy, Starwort

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    Good light blue, free-flowering
     
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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant. Insects, butterflies. In a good season can begin flowering in July.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Eelworms, aphids, slugs, snails, wilt, leaf spot, grey mould
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin hybrid, 1918, by Swiss nurseryman Frikart. (A. amellus x A thomsonii). A european and asian cross named after a Swiss mountain peak.
    • Deciduous
      Oblong-ovate, rough leaves 5-8cm (2-3in) long
    • Blue
      Lavender-blue
    • Orange
      Disc-florets
    • Star-shaped
      Loose corymbs 20cm (8in) across of starry flowers 5-8cm (2-3in) across
    • Border
    • Cottage garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      70cm (28in)
    • Spread
      35-40cm (14-16in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Upright perennial. Stout stems and long-lasting flowers
    • 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 moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      70cm (28in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        35-40cm (14-16in)
      		  
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    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
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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
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    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
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