Unit Description: 50 Plants / Tray
Note: price includes £0.025 / plant royalty charge Additional label charges of £0.018 / plant also apply |
| Family: | ASTERACEAE |
| Genus: | Aster |
| Seriesstrong> | Autumn Jewels |
| Cultivar: | Purple Diamond |
Category: | HARDY PERENNIALS |
Current Availability:
4 Tray/s Available
Description
A compact habit and bright purple flowers with double rows of petals.
Height / Spread / Trail
35 x 30cm
Flowering Time
September - October
Possible Situation
Best used as a central feature in a tub or container, or for the mid border or raised bed.
Ideal Conditions
Prefers full sun, or partial shade with free-draining soil or compost.
Temperature Tolerance
A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts.
Suggested pot sizes to transplant plugs : 11cm : 1 Litre : 3 Litre +
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