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Herbaceous Perennial

Aster amellus 'Forncett Flourish'

Italian aster 'Forncett Flourish'

A clump-forming perennial to 60cm tall bearing branched sprays of purple-blue flowers with golden-yellow centres from late summer into autumn

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Purple Blue Yellow Green
Autumn Purple Blue Yellow Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or East–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Aster can be perennials, annuals or subshrubs, mostly with narrow leaves, and solitary or clustered, daisy-like flowers

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grows best in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in an open, sunny position but will also tolerate partial shade; thrives in alkaline conditions

Propagation

Propagate by division

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Prairie planting
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Cut flowers
Pruning

Cut stems close to the ground in late autumn

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, snails, aphids, leaf and bud eelworms

Diseases

May be susceptible to wilts, leaf spot and grey moulds

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