Symphyotrichum 'Coombe Fishacre'
aster 'Coombe Fishacre'
A clump-forming, upright perennial to about 90cm tall, with neat, lance-shaped, dark green leaves. Sprays of small, daisy-like, pink-flushed white flowers 1.5cm across with brownish-yellow centres, appear from midsummer to mid autumn
Other common names
Michaelmas daisy 'Coombe Fishacre'Synonyms
Aster 'Coombe Fishacre'Aster coelestis 'Coombe Fishacre'
see moreAster novi-belgii 'Coombe Fishacre'
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Pink | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Symphyotrichum includes around 90 species of annuals, biennials and perennials, mostly spread through the Americas, that were formerly included within the genus Aster. Leaves are simple, lance-shaped and entire, but it is their daisy-like flowerheads that they are grown for; central disc florets are typically yellow, surrounded by strap-shaped ray florets in shades of pink, blue, purple or white
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. May need staking, best done in early spring, see staking perennials. See aster cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring; can be divided every third year to maintain vigour
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Coastal
- Wildlife gardens
- Gravel garden
- Prairie planting
- Flower borders and beds
- Cut flowers
Pruning
Cut back in late autumn
Pests
May be susceptible to leaf and bud eelworms, slugs and snails
Diseases
May be susceptible to Verticillium wilt, powdery mildews and grey moulds
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