Plants by mail order since 1984 - over 4,100 plants online today!
Burncoose Nurseries - part of the Caerhays Estate
Nursery & Gardens open: Mon - Sat 08.30 - 16.30 & Sun 10:00 - 16:00
Pop up café: Open Daily (weather permitting) 10:00 - 15:00 & Sunday 11:00 - 15:00
  • A
    •
  • B
    •
  • C
    •
  • D
    •
  • E
    •
  • F
    •
  • G
    •
  • H
    •
  • I
    •
  • J
    •
  • K
    •
  • L
    •
  • M
    •
  • N
    •
  • O
    •
  • P
    •
  • Q
    •
  • R
    •
  • S
    •
  • T
    •
  • U
    •
  • V
    •
  • W
    •
  • X
    •
  • Y
    •
  • Z
    •
  • or use plant finder
    •
    ASTER
    ASTER frikartii 'Monch'
    ASTER frikartii 'Monch'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
    <
    ASTER frikartii 'Monch' ASTER frikartii 'Monch' ASTER frikartii 'Monch' ASTER frikartii 'Monch' Aster x frikartii ‘Monch’, Allium giganteum, Echinops battanicus and Helenium ‘Wyndley’ © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. ANEMONE hupehensis 'September Charm' and ASTER frikartii 'Monch' © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. ASTER frikartii 'Monch' and KNIPHOFIA 'Alcazar' © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
    >

    ASTER frikartii 'Monch'

    Commonly known as Frostflower, Michaelmas daisy, Starwort

    AWARD
    Good light blue, free-flowering
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Flowering
      local_florist
      Jan
      local_florist
      Feb
      local_florist
      Mar
      local_florist
      Apr
      local_florist
      May
      local_florist
      Jun
      local_florist
      Jul
      local_florist
      Aug
      local_florist
      Sep
      local_florist
      Oct
      local_florist
      Nov
      local_florist
      Dec
    • 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
      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)
      		  
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Aster - Care Guide
    Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
    View Customers Also Bought
    RUDBECKIA fulgida 'Goldsturm'

    RUDBECKIA fulgida 'Goldsturm'

    Coneflower
    Available from £14.00
    view
    ASTER 'Patricia Ballard'

    ASTER 'Patricia Ballard'

    Michaelmas daisy, Frostflower, Starwort
    Available from £14.00
    view
    GERANIUM 'Rozanne'

    GERANIUM 'Rozanne'

    Cranesbill
    Available from £14.00
    view
    ANEMONE x hybrida 'Honorine Jobert'

    ANEMONE x hybrida 'Honorine Jobert'

    Japanese anemone, Japanese windflower
    Available from £14.00
    view
    View Planting Combinations
    Photo of Aster x frikartii ‘Monch’, Allium giganteum, Echinops battanicus and Helenium ‘Wyndley’ planted together
    Aster x frikartii ‘Monch’, Allium giganteum, Echinops battanicus and Helenium ‘Wyndley’
    Photo of ANEMONE hupehensis 'September Charm' and ASTER frikartii 'Monch' planted together
    ANEMONE hupehensis 'September Charm' and ASTER frikartii 'Monch'
    Photo of ASTER frikartii 'Monch' and GYPSOPHILA 'Snowflake' planted together
    ASTER frikartii 'Monch' and GYPSOPHILA 'Snowflake'
    Photo of ASTER frikartii 'Monch' and KNIPHOFIA 'Alcazar' planted together
    ASTER frikartii 'Monch' and KNIPHOFIA 'Alcazar'
    Photo of ASTER frikartii 'Monch' and LOBELIA x speciosa 'Hadspen Purple' planted together
    ASTER frikartii 'Monch' and LOBELIA x speciosa 'Hadspen Purple'
    Photo of ASTER frikartii 'Monch' and SEDUM spectabile 'Brilliant' planted together
    ASTER frikartii 'Monch' and SEDUM spectabile 'Brilliant'
    Photo of Aster x frikartii ‘Monch’, Berkheya purpurea, Echinacea, Eupatorium ‘Chocolate’, Helenium ‘Wyndley’ and Echinops battanicus planted together
    Aster x frikartii ‘Monch’, Berkheya purpurea, Echinacea, Eupatorium ‘Chocolate’, Helenium ‘Wyndley’ and Echinops battanicus

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    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
    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
    arrow_drop_up