Symphyotrichum 'Little Carlow' (cordifolius hybrid)
aster
Masses of small, cheerful, violet-blue daisies with bright yellow centres appear from late summer to mid-autumn on soft stems. A...
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Plant description
Masses of small, cheerful, violet-blue daisies with bright yellow centres appear from late summer to mid-autumn on soft stems. A pretty aster that has been given the Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society.
It loves some shade and will add a splash of colour to a late summer border.
It loves some shade and will add a splash of colour to a late summer border.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Symphyotrichum Little Carlow (cordifolius hybrid):
Choose a location with full sun to ensure the best flowering.
Asters prefer well-drained, loamy soil rich in organic matter. If your soil is heavy or clay-based, incorporate compost or well-rotted manure to improve drainage and fertility.
Space the plants about 45-60cm (18-24in) apart to give them room to grow and ensure good air circulation, which helps prevent diseases.
Insert twiggy prunings early in the season to provide invisible and effective support.
To encourage bushier growth and more flowers, pinch back the stems when the plants are about 15-20cm (6-8in) tall - you can also remove spent flowers to extend the blooming period.
Leave top growth on through the winter to provide protection and valuable food for birds and insects, or cut down in autumn if the plants are particularly spent.
Apply a thick 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch around the base of the plant in the spring, taking care not to cover the crown.
Asters prefer well-drained, loamy soil rich in organic matter. If your soil is heavy or clay-based, incorporate compost or well-rotted manure to improve drainage and fertility.
Space the plants about 45-60cm (18-24in) apart to give them room to grow and ensure good air circulation, which helps prevent diseases.
Insert twiggy prunings early in the season to provide invisible and effective support.
To encourage bushier growth and more flowers, pinch back the stems when the plants are about 15-20cm (6-8in) tall - you can also remove spent flowers to extend the blooming period.
Leave top growth on through the winter to provide protection and valuable food for birds and insects, or cut down in autumn if the plants are particularly spent.
Apply a thick 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch around the base of the plant in the spring, taking care not to cover the crown.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
