aster 'Jindai'
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Dwarf cultivar of the Tatarian aster, with upright growth to 1.2m in height, and distinctive lance-shaped, toothed, mid-green leaves, larger at the base of the plant and smaller on the stems. Abundant, small, dark lavender-blue, yellow-centered flowerheads 2.5cm across, are borne during autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- aster 'Jindai' (Aster tataricus 'Jindai')
- Genus
- Aster
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of aster 'Jindai'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of aster 'Jindai'
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aster 'Jindai' care guide
- Water thoroughly then let surface layer dry between irrigation rounds
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Water thoroughly then let surface layer dry between irrigation rounds
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced flower fertilizer every three weeks until autumn frost hits
Pruning
PruningDeadhead spent flowers to tidy, cut back stem close to the ground in late autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or root softwood basal cuttings in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in an open, sunny position. See aster cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to Verticillium wilt, Powdery mildews and grey moulds
Pests
May be susceptible to leaf and bud eelworms, slugs and snails
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