Aster novi-belgii 'Autumn Snow'
New England aster 'Herbstschnee'
A clump-forming perennial to 1.2m tall, with lance-shaped leaves and open sprays of yellow-centred flowers 5cm across, with many narrow white rays, opening from late summer to late autumn
Synonyms
Aster novae-angliae 'Autumn Snow'Aster novae-angliae 'Herbstschnee'
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Aster novae-angliae Autumn Snow
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae Autumn Snow
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 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 | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | White | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Thrives in fertile, moist but well drained, preferably neutral to alkaline soil in sun or partial shade. Plants will benefit from mulching in autumn, and will not tolerate waterlogging in winter. May need support, see staking (perennials). For more advice see aster cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring; division every third year to maintain vigour
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
May be susceptible to slugs and snails on new growth, and to aphids and leaf and bud eelworms
Diseases
May be susceptible to Fusarium wilt, grey moulds, powdery mildews and leaf spots
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