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Kalimeris incisa 'Blue Star' (Japanese aster 'Blue Star')
2 hours care
per year
per year
0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Kalimeris incisa 'Blue Star'
Other names
Japanese aster 'Blue Star', Boltonia incisa 'Blue Star'
Genus
Kalimeris Kalimeris
Variety or Cultivar
'Blue Star' _ 'Blue Star' is a clump-forming, hairy perennial with oblong to lance-shaped, toothed, dark green leaves and, from early summer to early autumn, branching stems bearing daisy-like, pale blue flowers with yellow centres.
Kalimeris incisa 'Blue Star' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Flower
Pale-blue in Summer; Pale-blue in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Cut back in late autumn. Divide in spring every three years to maintain vigour.
Propagation
Divided or separate runners in spring.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Kalimeris incisa 'Blue Star' (Japanese aster 'Blue Star') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Prefers humus-rich, moderately fertile, well-drained or moist but well-drained soil sun. Partial shade and a wide range of conditions are tolerated.
Soil type
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
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Kalimeris incisa 'Blue Star'
Other names
Japanese aster 'Blue Star', Boltonia incisa 'Blue Star'
Genus
Kalimeris Kalimeris
Variety or Cultivar
'Blue Star' _ 'Blue Star' is a clump-forming, hairy perennial with oblong to lance-shaped, toothed, dark green leaves and, from early summer to early autumn, branching stems bearing daisy-like, pale blue flowers with yellow centres.
Native to
Eastern Asia, Northern Asia
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
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Colour
Flower
Pale-blue in Summer; Pale-blue in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut back in late autumn. Divide in spring every three years to maintain vigour.
Propagation
Divided or separate runners in spring.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Kalimeris incisa 'Blue Star' (Japanese aster 'Blue Star') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Prefers humus-rich, moderately fertile, well-drained or moist but well-drained soil sun. Partial shade and a wide range of conditions are tolerated.
Soil type
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
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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