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Asters cont. Plant Lists

ASTERS

       “ Coombe Fishacre”                  (AGM)



       “ Little Carlow”

              (AGM)



 Amellus

         “ Brilliant “



 Amellus

         “ King George”  

               (AGM)  


Amellus

         “ Pink Zenith”



Amellus

        “Violet Queen”

           (AGM)

A cross between Aster laterflorus and either ericoides or novi-belgii. Richly coloured strong sprays of small pale purple-pink flowers in mid-season.

Vigorous and attractive plant. Thrives on infrequent division. Good mildew resistance. Grows to 36 inches.


An Aster cordifolius hybrid with one inch bright lavender-blue flowers held in sprays on upright branches. Grows to 48 inches. Forms substantial clump with masses of flower in September/October. Good for cut flowers

Developed by Mrs Thornley of Devizes.


Bright purple flower-heads held in erect sprays on short stems. Strong clumps.

Grows to 24 inches. (Taller than “Pink Zenith” but similar in colour)

Flowers August/September.


Beautiful, long-lived bushy plant with profusion of purple-blue flowers in early Autumn.Full sun and fertile well-drained soil.

Divide every 3-4 years and plant in fresh location. Establishes best if planted in Spring.



Soft pink daisy-like flowers in August/September.

12 - 18 inches high. Sun, any soil.




Flower-heads deep violet, small and late to appear.

Grows to 16 inches.

Gives a good display of tightly packed flowers.