Aster alpinus 'Goliath'
Alpine aster 'Goliath'
Aster Aster
'Goliath' _ 'Goliath' is a low, spreading, clump-forming perennial with small, spoon-shaped to lance-shaped, dark or grey-green leaves and, in summer, erect stems bearing large, purple-blue flowers with yellow centres.
Aster alpinus 'Goliath' is: Deciduous
Clump-forming, Compact, Spreading
Purple, Blue in Summer
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
Aphids , Leaf and bud eelworms , Michaelmas daisy mite , Slugs , Snails Aphids , Leaf and bud eelworms , Michaelmas daisy mite , Slugs , Snails
Fusarium wilt , Grey mould , Leaf spot Fusarium wilt , Grey mould , Leaf spot
Cut back after flowering.
Division
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Aster alpinus 'Goliath' (Alpine aster 'Goliath') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Banks and Slopes, City, Gravel, Rock
Plant in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in an open, sunny position.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Aster alpinus 'Goliath'
Alpine aster 'Goliath'
Aster Aster
'Goliath' _ 'Goliath' is a low, spreading, clump-forming perennial with small, spoon-shaped to lance-shaped, dark or grey-green leaves and, in summer, erect stems bearing large, purple-blue flowers with yellow centres.
Deciduous
Clump-forming, Compact, Spreading
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Purple, Blue in Summer
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
Aphids , Leaf and bud eelworms , Michaelmas daisy mite , Slugs , Snails
Fusarium wilt , Grey mould , Leaf spot
Cut back after flowering.
Division
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Aster alpinus 'Goliath' (Alpine aster 'Goliath') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Banks and Slopes, City, Gravel, Rock
Plant in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in an open, sunny position.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
Aster alpinus 'Goliath' (Alpine aster 'Goliath')
Asterleafhopper
Macrosteles quadrilineatus
Insect
Absent
2
4
Leafhopper pest native to North America; where it is responsible for purple top wilt disease of potatoes and aster yellows in lettuce. Not known to be present in the UK or elsewhere in the EU and statutory action will be taken in response to confirmed findings.
Aster alpinus 'Goliath' (Alpine aster 'Goliath')
Corn borer; Corn moth; European corn borer; European maize borer; European stalk borer; Maize pyralid
Ostrinia nubilalis
Insect
Present (Limited)
3
3
Polyphagous boring pest present in the UK since the 1930’s. A maize-affecting race was detected for the first time in 2010. Industry may wish to monitor for its presence and mitigate against impacts.
Aster alpinus 'Goliath' (Alpine aster 'Goliath')
Green semi-looper
Chrysodeixis eriosoma
Insect
Absent
3
3
Polyphagous moth pest which is morphologically identical to a pest already established in the UK in protected environments and being controlled by IPM. Not expected to cause greater impacts than other species of Chrysodeixis in the UK.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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