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Aster novi-belgii 'Helen Ballard' (Michaelmas daisy 'Helen Ballard')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.5m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 2 hours care
per year

Botanical name: Aster novi-belgii 'Helen Ballard'

Other names: Michaelmas daisy 'Helen Ballard'


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Genus: Aster

Variety or cultivar: 'Helen Ballard' _ 'Helen Ballard' forms a compact of narrow, mid-green leaves and clusters of dusky red, semi-double flowers.

Aster novi-belgii 'Helen Ballard' is: Deciduous

Flower: Red, Pink in Summer; Pink, Red in Autumn

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 'Helen Ballard' (Michaelmas daisy 'Helen Ballard') 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.

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This plant likes... Garden match
Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained, Moist but well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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