Aster alpinus 'Goliath'
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A low-growing, herbaceous, clump-forming perennial up to 40cm in height when in flower with a mat of slightly rough, hairy, lance to spoon-shaped, bright green leaves and single, purple-blue daisy-like flowers with yellow centres, in early summer through until the end of the autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- Aster alpinus 'Goliath' (Aster alpinus 'Goliath')
- Genus
- Aster
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Aster alpinus 'Goliath'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Aster alpinus 'Goliath'
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Aster alpinus 'Goliath' care guide
- Deep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once established
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Deep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once established
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight conifer feed once yearly in early spring only
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 moderately fertile, well-drained soil in an open sunny position. See aster cultivation for further advice
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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 slugs, snails, leaf and bud eelworms and aphids
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