Aster 'Dwarf Barbados'
A compact, mound-forming rhizomatous perennial, mid-green-lance-shaped leaves, branching stems bearing clusters of numerous multi-rayed vibrant violet-blue flowers with reddish-yellow centres from August to October. A naturally dwarf variety with good mildew resistance.
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue Purple Red Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Blue Purple Red Yellow | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming, Columnar upright
- 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
Sow at the front of a sunny border or in a container in moisture retentive, but well drained soil in full sun. May need support.
Propagation
Propagate by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back in late autumn. Divide in spring every three years to maintain vigour.
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids leaf and bud eelworms, michaelmas daisy mite, slugs, snails and tarsonemid mites
Diseases
May be susceptible to fusarium wilt, grey moulds, leaf spot and powdery mildew
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