Aster tongolensis
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A mat-forming, deciduous perennial to 50cm tall with dark green, hairy, lance-shaped leaves. Daisy-like summer flowerheads comprise lavender-blue rays surrounding an orange-yellow centre
Scientific classification
- Species
- Aster tongolensis (Aster tongolensis)
- 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
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Aster tongolensis
Distribution map
China
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Aster tongolensis
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Aster tongolensis care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut back after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in pots in cold frame in spring or autumn or propagate by division in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in an open sunny position
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be subject to wilts, leaf spot and grey moulds
Pests
May be attacked by slugs, snails, leaf and bud eelworms and aphids
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