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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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Height - 90cm (36in) -
Spread - 45cm (18in)
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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
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Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
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Partial shade -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - eelworms, aphids, slugs, snails, Fusarium wilt, leaf spot, grey mould(Botrytis) -
Place of origin - garden origin -
Flower Shape - Panicles - - loose panicles 20cm (8in) across of flowers 2cm (¾in) across
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
Butterfly friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
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