Kalimeris mongolica
Double Japanese aster, Aster mongolicus, False aster, Oriental boltonia , Ghengis Khan aster, Aster cantoniensis, Boltonia cantoniensis, Asteromoea mongolica
Kalimeris Kalimeris
K. mongolica - K. mongolica is an upright, bushy, clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with a basal rosette of pinnate, finely-divided, mid-green leaves and leafy stems bearing open clusters of daisy-like, single to semi-double, mauve or purple-flushed, white flowers from summer to early autumn.
Kalimeris mongolica is: Semi evergreen
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
White, Flushed purple in Summer; White, Flushed purple in Autumn
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
May need staking in exposed situations. Cut back in late autumn. Divide in spring every three years to maintain vigour.
Division
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Kalimeris mongolica (Double Japanese aster) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Cottage/Informal, Containers, Beds and borders, Flower Arranging
Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Tolerates a wide range of conditions. Benefits from afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Mulch in areas with cold winters.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Kalimeris mongolica
Double Japanese aster, Aster mongolicus, False aster, Oriental boltonia , Ghengis Khan aster, Aster cantoniensis, Boltonia cantoniensis, Asteromoea mongolica
Kalimeris Kalimeris
K. mongolica - K. mongolica is an upright, bushy, clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with a basal rosette of pinnate, finely-divided, mid-green leaves and leafy stems bearing open clusters of daisy-like, single to semi-double, mauve or purple-flushed, white flowers from summer to early autumn.
Semi evergreen
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
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White, Flushed purple in Summer; White, Flushed purple in Autumn
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
May need staking in exposed situations. Cut back in late autumn. Divide in spring every three years to maintain vigour.
Division
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Kalimeris mongolica (Double Japanese aster) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Cottage/Informal, Containers, Beds and borders, Flower Arranging
Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Tolerates a wide range of conditions. Benefits from afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Mulch in areas with cold winters.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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