Taller than expected
North facing garden
S C S
Glasgow
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
North facing garden
S C S
Glasgow
Suffered somewhat from mildew in the hot, dry summer (as did most novi-belgii asters I think) but had so many dainty white flowers that come August the foliage was no longer really visible. Plants filled out well and had a good, V-shaped presence even in their first year. Does need a moisture-retentive soil, though.
A Millennial Gardener
Kent
Really pleased with my first summer flowering . Nice clump formed as if they had been planted two summers previously. time will tell if there will be a repeat the following summer following their first winter.
Harry b
Northumberland
66.7
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