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Herbaceous Perennial

Symphyotrichum lateriflorum var. horizontale
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horizontal calico aster

'Horizontalis' is a compact herbaceous perennial with small, narrow leaves and wide-spreading branched sprays bearing tiny white-rayed flowers with reddish centres

Other common names
aster 'Horizontalis'
Synonyms
Aster lateriflorus 'Horizontalis'
Aster lateriflorus var. horizontalis
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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
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green
Autumn Red White Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

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

Correct

Plant range
N America

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in open sunny position; may need staking

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

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

Cut back in late autumn

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Asters may suffer Verticillium wilt, powdery mildews and grey moulds

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