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Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Autumn Snow' (Hairy michaelmas daisy 'Autumn Snow' )
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2 hours care
per year
per year
1m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Autumn Snow'
Other names
Aster novae-angliae 'Herbstschnee', Hairy michaelmas daisy 'Autumn Snow' , Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Herbstschnee'
Genus
Symphyotrichum Symphyotrichum
Variety or Cultivar
'Autumn Snow' _ 'Autumn Snow' is a tall, fast-growing perennial with rough, lance-shaped, dull green leaves and large white flowers in bushy heads in late summer and autumn.
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Autumn Snow' is: Deciduous
Habit
Rounded, Cushion or Mound Forming, Bushy
Flower
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green 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
Cut back in late autumn. Divide every third year to maintain vigour.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Autumn Snow' (Hairy michaelmas daisy 'Autumn Snow' ) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Flower Arranging, Cottage/Informal
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. May need staking. Resistant to mildew.
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 novae-angliae 'Autumn Snow'
Other names
Aster novae-angliae 'Herbstschnee', Hairy michaelmas daisy 'Autumn Snow' , Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Herbstschnee'
Genus
Symphyotrichum Symphyotrichum
Variety or Cultivar
'Autumn Snow' _ 'Autumn Snow' is a tall, fast-growing perennial with rough, lance-shaped, dull green leaves and large white flowers in bushy heads in late summer and autumn.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Rounded, Cushion or Mound Forming, Bushy
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green 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
Cut back in late autumn. Divide every third year to maintain vigour.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Autumn Snow' (Hairy michaelmas daisy 'Autumn Snow' ) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Flower Arranging, Cottage/Informal
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. May need staking. Resistant to mildew.
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
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