Aster 'Tall Dark and Handsome'
Aster 'Tall Dark and Handsome' is a striking clump-forming perennial grown for its distinctive dark foliage and valuable late-season colour. Its upright growth provides excellent contrast among greener-leaved perennials and adds depth and structure to mixed planting schemes.
Late-season flowers rise above the dark foliage, extending interest in the perennial border as summer moves into autumn. The flowering stems also have good potential for cutting, making this an attractive choice for both garden display and seasonal arrangements.
Hardy and reliable, 'Tall Dark and Handsome' performs well in full sun or partial shade. It is particularly effective planted through mixed perennial borders where its dark foliage can provide a strong backdrop for contrasting flowers and foliage.
- Distinctive dark foliage provides excellent contrast
- Provides valuable late-season colour
- Clump-forming perennial border plant
- Flowering stems are suitable for cutting
- Suitable for full sun or partial shade
- Height 120cm - Spread 90cm
Aster
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EAN code5011622497531
- Pot Size2L (17cm)
- AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
- Attractive to WildlifeAttractive to Bees
- Flower ColourPink
- Flowering MonthAugust, September, October
- Foliage ColourGreen, Red
- Foliage TypeDeciduous
- Garden StyleCity & Courtyard Garden, Cottage & Informal Garden, Patio & Container
- Hardiness - RHS ratingH5 -15 to -10c. Hardy - cold winter
- Height120cm
- Spread90cm
- 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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