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    ASTER 'Little Carlow'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    ASTER 'Little Carlow'

    Commonly known as Frostflower, Michaelmas daisy, Starwort

    (syn. Symphyotrichum 'Little Carlow') - Compact and floriferous. Violet-blue, yellow centred daisy flowers
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    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    £13.50 each 
    MULTIBUY SAVING
    Any 3+ for £12.00 each
    Available late spring to early summer 2025 - Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Eelworms, aphids, slugs, snails, Fusarium wilt, leaf spot, grey mould(Botrytis)
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin
    • Blue
    • Panicles
      Loose panicles 20cm (8in) across of flowers 2cm (¾in) across
    • Border
    • Cottage garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      90cm (36in)
    • Spread
      45cm (18in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Clump-forming, erect perennial withovate to heart-shaped, toothed, dark green leaves 10-12cm (4-4¾in) long. Produces daisy-like 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
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      90cm (36in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        45cm (18in)
      		  
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