Italian aster 'Framfieldii'
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An erect herbaceous perennial to 60cm tall, with greyish-green foliage and loose sprays of lavender-blue flowers 4cm across, the disk florets brownish-yellow, opening from late summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Italian aster 'Framfieldii' (Aster amellus 'Framfieldii')
- Genus
- Aster
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Italian aster 'Framfieldii'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Italian aster 'Framfieldii'
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Italian aster 'Framfieldii' 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 division in spring or root basal cuttings in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in an open sunny position; thrives in alkaline soil
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to wilts, leaf spot and grey moulds
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails, aphids, leaf and bud eelworms
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