Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Helen Picton'
Hairy Michelmas daisy 'Helen Picton', New England aster 'Helen Picton', Autumn aster 'Helen Picton', Aster novae-angliae 'Helen Picton'
Symphyotrichum Symphyotrichum
'Helen Picton' _ 'Helen Picton' is a vigorous, upright, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with stalkless, lance-shaped, dark green leaves and sturdy, semi-woody stems bearing terminal sprays of deep purple flowers in autumn.
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Helen Picton' is: Deciduous
Clump-forming, Upright
Dark-purple in Autumn
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green 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
Cut 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 every third year to maintain vigour.
Division
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Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Helen Picton' (Hairy Michelmas daisy 'Helen Picton') will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Wildlife
Plant in moderately fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. May need staking.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Helen Picton'
Hairy Michelmas daisy 'Helen Picton', New England aster 'Helen Picton', Autumn aster 'Helen Picton', Aster novae-angliae 'Helen Picton'
Symphyotrichum Symphyotrichum
'Helen Picton' _ 'Helen Picton' is a vigorous, upright, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with stalkless, lance-shaped, dark green leaves and sturdy, semi-woody stems bearing terminal sprays of deep purple flowers in autumn.
Garden origin
Deciduous
Clump-forming, Upright
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Dark-purple in Autumn
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Aphids , Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Slugs , Snails
Fusarium wilt , Grey mould , Leaf spot
Cut 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 every third year to maintain vigour.
Division
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Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Helen Picton' (Hairy Michelmas daisy 'Helen Picton') will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Wildlife
Plant in moderately fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. May need staking.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
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
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Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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