Symphyotrichum lateriflorum 'Lady in Black'
Calico aster 'Lady in Black', Aster lateriflorus 'Lady in Black'
Symphyotrichum Symphyotrichum
'Lady in Black' _ 'Lady in Black' is a clump-forming perennial with spreading branches bearing linear to lance-shaped, dark purple leaves. Dense sprays of white flowers with prominent, dark pink centres bloom on slender, hairy, purple-flushed stems from late summer into autumn.
Symphyotrichum lateriflorum 'Lady in Black' is: Deciduous
Clump-forming, Spreading
White, Pink in Summer; White, Pink in Autumn
Dark-purple in Spring; Dark-purple in Summer; Dark-purple in Autumn
Aphids , Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Slugs , Snails Aphids , Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Slugs , Snails
Fusarium wilt , Grey mould , Leaf spot Fusarium wilt , Grey mould , Leaf spot
Mulch after cutting back in late autumn. This cultivar can be cut or pinched back in early summer to encourage a bushier, compact form and later flowers.
Divide, preferably in spring, but can be done in autumn.
Division
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Symphyotrichum lateriflorum 'Lady in Black' (Calico aster 'Lady in Black') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Wildlife
Prefers moderately fertile, moist soil in partial shade. Will tolerate well-drained soil in full sun.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Symphyotrichum lateriflorum 'Lady in Black'
Calico aster 'Lady in Black', Aster lateriflorus 'Lady in Black'
Symphyotrichum Symphyotrichum
'Lady in Black' _ 'Lady in Black' is a clump-forming perennial with spreading branches bearing linear to lance-shaped, dark purple leaves. Dense sprays of white flowers with prominent, dark pink centres bloom on slender, hairy, purple-flushed stems from late summer into autumn.
Garden origin
Deciduous
Clump-forming, Spreading
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White, Pink in Summer; White, Pink in Autumn
Dark-purple in Spring; Dark-purple in Summer; Dark-purple in Autumn
Aphids , Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Slugs , Snails
Fusarium wilt , Grey mould , Leaf spot
Mulch after cutting back in late autumn. This cultivar can be cut or pinched back in early summer to encourage a bushier, compact form and later flowers.
Divide, preferably in spring, but can be done in autumn.
Division
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Symphyotrichum lateriflorum 'Lady in Black' (Calico aster 'Lady in Black') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Wildlife
Prefers moderately fertile, moist soil in partial shade. Will tolerate well-drained soil in full sun.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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Created by garden designer Charlie Hartigan of Envisage Gardens, 1 in 10 garden at RHS Tatton Park Flower Show 2019 was designed as part of the RHS Young Designer of the Year competition. read more
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