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Garden Diary
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Aster × frikartii ‘Flora’s Delight’
Hybrid Aster |
USDA Zone: 5-9 |
Plant number: 1.085.810
This is one of several hybrid Asters, or Michaelmas Daisies, with an extremely long season of bloom. It forms a bushy mound of light green leaves, bearing branching stems of lavender-blue daisy flowers beginning in mid summer and lasting through the fall. Superb as container plants, or in a well-drained sunny border. Great for cutting. Excellent resistance to powdery mildew. In regions with wet soil in winter, best success will be had growing these in a raised bed with excellent drainage. This selection is more compact than others, and should not require staking.
Further details for
Aster × frikartii ‘Flora’s Delight’
Optimal Growing
Conditions |
Appearance and
Characteristics |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Care Level
Moderate
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Flower Colour
Mauve/Lilac
Blooming Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Early Fall
Mid Fall
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Attracts Butterflies
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Edging
Rabbit Resistant
Massed
Height
30-45 cm
12-18 inches
Spread
45-60 cm
18-23 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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