ASTER ageratoides 'Starshine'
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ASTER ageratoides 'Starshine'
Commonly known as Frostflower, Michaelmas daisy, Starwort
Masses of starry white flowers over deep green mildew resistant leaves starting in midsummer and continuing to autumn
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Pests & Diseases
Eelworms, aphids, slugs, snails, Fusarium wilt, leaf spot, grey mould(Botrytis) -
Place of origin
Japan. Garden origin -
DeciduousDeep-green, toothed, lance-shaped leaves
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White
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Border
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
45-60cm (18-23in) -
Spread
60-70cm (23-27in)
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HerbaceousClump-forming perennial forms a mound of masses of small, daisy-like flowers
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size45-60cm (18-23in)
60-70cm (23-27in)
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