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Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'October Skies' (Aromatic aster 'October Skies')
2 hours care
per year
per year
0.45m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'October Skies'
Other names
Aromatic aster 'October Skies', Fragrant aster 'October Skies', Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies'
Genus
Symphyotrichum Symphyotrichum
Variety or Cultivar
'October Skies' _ 'October Skies' is a compact, bushy, deciduous perennial with aromatic, lance-shaped, dark green leaves and, from late summer into autumn, panicles of lavender-blue flower heads with linear petals.
Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'October Skies' is: Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Bushy
Flower
Lavender in Summer; Lavender in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Pest free, may suffer from slugs on new growth.
Specific pests
Snails , Slugs , Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Aphids Snails , Slugs , Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Aphids
Grey mould , Fusarium wilt , Leaf spot Grey mould , Fusarium wilt , Leaf spot
General care
Pruning
Cut back in late autumn. Divide every third year to maintain vigour.
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Where to grow
Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'October Skies' (Aromatic aster 'October Skies') will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Gravel, Flower Arranging, Cottage/Informal, Architectural
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, 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 oblongifolium 'October Skies'
Other names
Aromatic aster 'October Skies', Fragrant aster 'October Skies', Aster oblongifolius 'October Skies'
Genus
Symphyotrichum Symphyotrichum
Variety or Cultivar
'October Skies' _ 'October Skies' is a compact, bushy, deciduous perennial with aromatic, lance-shaped, dark green leaves and, from late summer into autumn, panicles of lavender-blue flower heads with linear petals.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Bushy
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Colour
Flower
Lavender in Summer; Lavender in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Pest free, may suffer from slugs on new growth.
Specific pests
Snails , Slugs , Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Aphids
Specific diseases
Grey mould , Fusarium wilt , Leaf spot
General care
Pruning
Cut back in late autumn. Divide every third year to maintain vigour.
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Where to grow
Symphyotrichum oblongifolium 'October Skies' (Aromatic aster 'October Skies') will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Gravel, Flower Arranging, Cottage/Informal, Architectural
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, 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
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