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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
Plant Details
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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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Fully hardy
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Height
45-60cm (18-23in) -
Spread
60-70cm (23-27in) -
HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Clump-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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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)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderCottage garden
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Partial shade
Aster - Care Guide
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