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Symphyotrichum lateriflorum 'Lady in Black' (Calico aster 'Lady in Black')
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per year
1m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Symphyotrichum lateriflorum 'Lady in Black'
Other names
Calico aster 'Lady in Black', Aster lateriflorus 'Lady in Black'
Genus
Symphyotrichum Symphyotrichum
Variety or Cultivar
'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
Habit
Clump-forming, Spreading
Flower
White, Pink in Summer; White, Pink in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-purple in Spring; Dark-purple in Summer; Dark-purple in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
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
General care
Pruning
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.
Propagation
Divide, preferably in spring, but can be done in autumn.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
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.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Wildlife
Cultivation
Prefers moderately fertile, moist soil in partial shade. Will tolerate well-drained soil in full sun.
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
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 lateriflorum 'Lady in Black'
Other names
Calico aster 'Lady in Black', Aster lateriflorus 'Lady in Black'
Genus
Symphyotrichum Symphyotrichum
Variety or Cultivar
'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.
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Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Spreading
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Colour
Flower
White, Pink in Summer; White, Pink in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-purple in Spring; Dark-purple in Summer; Dark-purple in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Slugs , Snails
Specific diseases
Fusarium wilt , Grey mould , Leaf spot
General care
Pruning
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.
Propagation
Divide, preferably in spring, but can be done in autumn.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
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.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Wildlife
Cultivation
Prefers moderately fertile, moist soil in partial shade. Will tolerate well-drained soil in full sun.
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
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, 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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