Aster novi-belgii 'Bridesmaids' (Michaelmas daisy 'Bridesmaids')
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0.5m max. spread |
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0.5m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
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2 hours care per year |
Botanical name: Aster novi-belgii 'Bridesmaids'
Other names: Michaelmas daisy 'Bridesmaids'
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Genus: Aster
Variety or cultivar: 'Bridesmaids' _ 'Bridesmaids' is a compact, mound-forming perennial with narrow, green leaves and clusters of daisy-like flowers with incurved petals in a mix of pastel colours in late summer and autumn.
Aster novi-belgii 'Bridesmaids' is: Deciduous
Foliage: Dark-green in Summer
Habit: Bushy, Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming, Rounded
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Specific pests: Aphids , Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Michaelmas daisy mite , Slugs , Snails , Tarsonemid mites
Specific diseases: Fusarium wilt , Grey mould , Leaf spot , Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning: Cut back in late autumn. Divide every third year to maintain vigour.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Division. REGISTER to read more...
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Aster novi-belgii 'Bridesmaids' (Michaelmas daisy 'Bridesmaids') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders
Cultivation: Plant in moderately fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained, Moist but well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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