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Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Violetta'
new England aster Violetta
'Violetta' is a spectacular New England aster, which for a couple of months from late summer, bears a prolific display of violet-purple...
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Plant description
'Violetta' is a spectacular New England aster, which for a couple of months from late summer, bears a prolific display of violet-purple daisies. A naturally tall plant, it is best grown through twiggy support towards the back of the border, where it will provide a regal purple splash of colour - long after many other perennials have finished flowering.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
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- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Symphyotrichum novae-angliae Violetta:
Stake with bamboo canes or brushwood in early spring. Water regularly during dry spells and deadhead to prolong flowering. After flowering cut the flowered stems to the ground and apply a generous mulch of well-rotted garden compost or horse manure around the base of the plant.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
