Thomson's aster

How to Grow and Care for Thomson's aster

Thomson's aster · Aster thomsonii

Grows best in full sun in a well-drained, alkaline soil with moisture in the spring and summer

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Thomson's aster

Thomson's aster
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAlkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grows best in full sun in a well-drained, alkaline soil with moisture in the spring and summer

How to Water Thomson's aster?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Thomson's aster?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Thomson's aster?

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What Soil Is Best for Thomson's aster?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Thomson's aster?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize Thomson's aster?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Thomson's aster?

Cut back in late autumn

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How to Propagate Thomson's aster?

Propagate by division

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How to Transplant Thomson's aster?

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How to Care for Thomson's aster in Winter?

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How to Plant Thomson's aster?

Grows best in full sun in a well-drained, alkaline soil with moisture in the spring and summer

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How to Repot Thomson's aster?

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How to Harvest Thomson's aster?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be affected by Verticillium wilt and grey moulds

Pests

May be affected by Tarsonemid mite

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The Toxicity of Thomson's aster

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Attributes of Thomson's aster

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Aster thomsonii
Genus
Aster
Family
Asteraceae
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FAQs About Thomson's aster

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