Aster novae-angliae ‘Barr’s Purple’New England Aster
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Overview
This clump forming daisy has vibrant purple-blue flowers with a golden-yellow centre from September into October. Ideally suited for a container or the front of a sunny border in moist soil.
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Asters will provide the perennial border providing a blast of colour during the autumn months. They form bushy clumps loaded with small daisy flowers. Cut back plants before July to maintain bushy growth.
Flower stems are can be cut to use as cut flowers for the vase. If cut regularly the flowering period will be prolonged as doing so will encourage the production of more flowers.
Flowering Months
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Availability Date Learn more | March to October |
|---|---|
| Award | RHS Plants for Pollinators, RHS Recommended: Award of Garden Merit |
| Aspect | Sun |
| Flower Colour | Blue, Purple |
| Flower Type | Single |
| Flowering Month | September, October |
| Foliage Type | Semi-evergreen |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Hardiness Learn more | Hardy |
| Height after 10 years* Learn more | 1.3m (2ft) |
| Pot Size Learn more | 2 Litre |
| Soil Type | Acid, Alkaline, Light sandy, Normal, Thin chalky |
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