Aster x frikartii 'Monch' - summer flowers

Aster x frikartii 'Monch'

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(Michaelmas daisy) A lovely hybrid first bred in 1892 by crossing Aster thomsonii and Aster amellus; combining the long-flowering properties of the former with the height of the latter.

Aster x frikartii 'Monch' was rated by Graham Stuart Thomas as the finest Michaelmas Daisy, flowering earlier than most Asters, from late summer to autumn; its fine display of lavender blue flowers provide invaluable late summer colour to the garden.

best flower display in a position with plenty of sun.

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Handsome shrub with conical white and green summer flowers.
Pruned back to 30 cm for winter. One free plant per person only.

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Position: Full sun.
Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
Hardiness: Hardy. Aster x frikartii 'Monch' is notably tolerant of dry soil conditions.
Flowering Period: July - October.
Rate of Growth: Moderate.
Habit: Aster x frikartii 'Monch' grows to be a medium sized, clump forming perennial.
- Height: 80 cm ( 2 1/2 ft)
- Spread: 50 cm (1 1/2 ft)

Notes: Aster x frikartii 'Monch' usually benefits from staking early in the year. Deadheading will prolong the flowering period.

How Much Sun: Full Sun
Eventual Size: Herbaceous - Medium (0.6m - 1.2m)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Dry/Sandy, Soil: Alkaline, Soil: Not Fussy
Special Features: Flowers in Summer, Flowers in Autumn, Wildlife Friendly - Bees

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