This is a hybrid between A. cordifolius and A. novi-belgii.
Flowers are large like A. novi-belgii. This plant is hardy to ...Read MoreZ4, and stands about 2' tall and wide. It should perform best in full sun.
The Royal Horticultural Society has awarded this aster its coveted Award of Garden Merit (AGM). It was a favorite of the late Christopher Lloyd, and used extensively by him in his famous garden at Great Dixter. It is currently the most fashionable aster in British fine gardening circles.
However, objective evaluations in Chicago and Germany have found poor performance, especially lack of vigor and susceptibility to disease.
This is a hybrid between A. cordifolius and A. novi-belgii.
Flowers are large like A. novi-belgii. This plant is hardy to ...Read More