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Symphyotrichum cordifolium 'Elegans' (Blue wood aster 'Elegans')
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2 hours care
per year
per year
1m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Symphyotrichum cordifolium 'Elegans'
Other names
Blue wood aster 'Elegans', Heartleaf aster 'Elegans', Aster cordifolius 'Elegans'
Genus
Symphyotrichum Symphyotrichum
Variety or Cultivar
'Elegans' _ 'Elegans' is an erect, clump-forming, deciduous perennial with broadly ovate to heart-shaped, mid-green leaves and dark stems bearing loose panicles of white to pale lilac flower heads throughout autumn.
Symphyotrichum cordifolium 'Elegans' is: Deciduous
Habit
Erect, Clump-forming
Flower
Lilac in Autumn
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Pest free, may suffer from slugs on new growth.
Specific pests
Snails , Slugs , Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Aphids Snails , Slugs , Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Aphids
Grey mould , Fusarium wilt , Leaf spot Grey mould , Fusarium wilt , Leaf spot
General care
Pruning
Cut back in late autumn. Divide every 3-4 years in spring to maintain vigour. Root basal cuttings in spring.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Division
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Where to grow
Symphyotrichum cordifolium 'Elegans' (Blue wood aster 'Elegans') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wildlife, Flower Arranging, Cottage/Informal, Coastal, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, moist soil in partial shade. Mulch after cutting back in late autumn. Stems may need staking.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
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
Symphyotrichum cordifolium 'Elegans'
Other names
Blue wood aster 'Elegans', Heartleaf aster 'Elegans', Aster cordifolius 'Elegans'
Genus
Symphyotrichum Symphyotrichum
Variety or Cultivar
'Elegans' _ 'Elegans' is an erect, clump-forming, deciduous perennial with broadly ovate to heart-shaped, mid-green leaves and dark stems bearing loose panicles of white to pale lilac flower heads throughout autumn.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Erect, Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Lilac in Autumn
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Pest free, may suffer from slugs on new growth.
Specific pests
Snails , Slugs , Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Aphids
Specific diseases
Grey mould , Fusarium wilt , Leaf spot
General care
Pruning
Cut back in late autumn. Divide every 3-4 years in spring to maintain vigour. Root basal cuttings in spring.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Division
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Where to grow
Symphyotrichum cordifolium 'Elegans' (Blue wood aster 'Elegans') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wildlife, Flower Arranging, Cottage/Informal, Coastal, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, moist soil in partial shade. Mulch after cutting back in late autumn. Stems may need staking.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
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
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