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Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Rosenwichtel' (Michelmas daisy 'Rosenwichtel')
2 hours care
per year
per year
0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.4m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Rosenwichtel'
Other names
Michelmas daisy 'Rosenwichtel', Aster novi-belgii 'Rosenwichtel'
Genus
Symphyotrichum Symphyotrichum
Variety or Cultivar
'Rosenwichtel' _ 'Rosenwichtel' is a compact, mound-forming, deciduous perennial with narrowly lance-shaped, dark green leaves and single, daisy-like, pink flowers from late summer into autumn.
Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Rosenwichtel' is: Deciduous
Habit
Bushy, Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming, Rounded
Flower
Pink in Summer; Pink in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Michaelmas daisy mite , Slugs , Snails Aphids , Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Michaelmas daisy mite , 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 novi-belgii 'Rosenwichtel' (Michelmas daisy 'Rosenwichtel') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. Will tolerate poor soils.
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)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Rosenwichtel'
Other names
Michelmas daisy 'Rosenwichtel', Aster novi-belgii 'Rosenwichtel'
Genus
Symphyotrichum Symphyotrichum
Variety or Cultivar
'Rosenwichtel' _ 'Rosenwichtel' is a compact, mound-forming, deciduous perennial with narrowly lance-shaped, dark green leaves and single, daisy-like, pink flowers from late summer into autumn.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy, Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming, Rounded
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Colour
Flower
Pink in Summer; Pink in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Michaelmas daisy mite , 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 novi-belgii 'Rosenwichtel' (Michelmas daisy 'Rosenwichtel') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. Will tolerate poor soils.
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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