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Aster puniceus

Aster puniceus
Michaelmas daisy

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Aster puniceus, with numerous umbels of light blue-violet flowers.
Height at maturity
1.50 m
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time February to March, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Light green lanceolate leaves. Reddish and downy stems. Numerous heads of light purple-blue flowers carried in wide loose umbels. Any moist soil. A vigorous plant that can exceed 2 metres (7 feet) in height if the location suits it.

Aster puniceus in pictures

Aster puniceus (Flowering) Flowering

Flowering

Flower colour mauve
Flowering time August to October

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.50 m
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Aster

Species

puniceus

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Michaelmas daisy

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

Planting period

Best planting time February to March, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil

Care

Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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