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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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Blue
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Height90cm (36in)
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Spread45cm (18in)
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HerbaceousEarly 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 hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
ASTER 'Little Carlow'
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesEelworms, aphids, slugs, snails, Fusarium wilt, leaf spot, grey mould(Botrytis)Place of originGarden origin
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Flower ShapePaniclesLoose panicles 20cm (8in) across of flowers 2cm (¾in) across
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderCottage garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestAutumn
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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WildlifeBee friendlyButterfly friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Aster - Care Guide
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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Afterplant - Grow Your Own
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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™.
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Slug Pellets
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