blue alpine daisy
Also known as: alpine aster; rock aster
Spreading, clump-forming perennial to 25cm in height, with narrow mid-green leaves, and daisy-like, violet flowerheads to 5cm across, with a dark yellow centre, produced on upright stems, in early and midsummer
Scientific classification
- Species
- blue alpine daisy (Aster alpinus)
- 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
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of blue alpine daisy
Distribution map
Alps, Pyrenees
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of blue alpine daisy
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blue alpine daisy care guide
- Water moderately, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings, good drainage.
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Water moderately, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings, good drainage.
Fertilizing
FertilizingApply a balanced fertilizer once in spring and again after flowering.
Pruning
PruningDeadhead spent flowers to tidy, cut back stem close to the ground in late autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or 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
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Asters 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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