Aster lateriflorus 'Lady In Black'
Aster lateriflorus 'Lady In Black' is a distinctive clump-forming perennial valued for its dark stems, attractive foliage and masses of small daisy-like flowers. The branching stems spread outwards to create an airy, arching habit, giving the plant a graceful appearance in late-season borders.
From September into October, numerous small white flowers appear along the stems, each with a centre that develops pink tones as the flowers mature. From a distance, this can give the whole plant a soft pinkish appearance, contrasting beautifully with the darker stems and foliage.
Best grown in full sun in well-drained soil, 'Lady In Black' works particularly well in cottage gardens, prairie-style planting and mixed perennial borders. Its late flowering season also makes it a valuable source of nectar for pollinating insects as summer draws to a close.
- Masses of small white flowers with pink centres
- Flowers from September to October
- Distinctive dark stems and foliage
- Graceful, arching and spreading habit
- Excellent for cottage and prairie-style planting
- Valuable late-season flowers for pollinators
- Best grown in full sun and well-drained soil
- Height 90cm - Spread 85cm
Calico Aster, Symphyotrichum lateriflorus
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EAN code5051424012594
- Pot Size2L (17cm)
- AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
- Attractive to WildlifeAttractive to Bees
- Flower ColourPink, White
- Flowering MonthAugust, September, October
- Foliage ColourGreen, Grey
- Foliage TypeDeciduous
- Garden StyleCity & Courtyard Garden, Cottage & Informal Garden, Patio & Container
- Hardiness - RHS ratingH5 -15 to -10c. Hardy - cold winter
- Height90cm
- Spread85cm
- MoistureWell-drained
- pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Plant HabitClump-forming
- Plant TypePerennial
- Planting TypesBorders and Beds, Garden Edging, Pots & Containers
- Season of InterestSummer, Autumn
- Soil TypeChalk, Loam, Sand
- Special AttributesLong Flowering, Low Maintenance
- SunlightFull Sun
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