aster 'Primrose Path'
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A clump-forming, deciduous herbaceous perennial with a goblet-shaped habit and narrow, lance-shaped green foliage which turns to burgundy-red in the autumn. Masses of pale lilac-purple daisy-like flowers with a burgundy-red centre appear from late summer to autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- aster 'Primrose Path' (Symphyotrichum 'Primrose Path')
- Genus
- Symphyotrichum
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Distribution of aster 'Primrose Path'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of aster 'Primrose Path'
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aster 'Primrose Path' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut stems close to the ground in late autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring, replanting only vigorous young shoots
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, moisture-retentive soil, in full sun or partial shade; mulch every year after cutting down in late autumn. Divide every third year to retain vigour and flower quality. See aster cultivation for further advice
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to Fusarium wilt, grey moulds, leaf spot and powdery mildews
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, leaf and bud eelworms, slugs, snails and tarsonemid mite
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