Italian aster 'Brilliant'
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A sturdy clump-forming border perennial with tough, grey-green, narrowly oval leaves, coarsely hairy above. Stems flush darker and bear clusters of large purple-pink rayed yellow centred flowers from August to October and fluffy seed heads into the winter. Mildew resistant cut flower.
Scientific classification
- Species
- Italian aster 'Brilliant' (Aster amellus 'Brilliant')
- Genus
- Aster
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy · Clump forming · Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Italian aster 'Brilliant'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Italian aster 'Brilliant'
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Italian aster 'Brilliant' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningCut back after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by divisions and basal cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in moisture retentive but well drained soil in full sun.
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to fusarium wilt, grey moulds and leaf spot. Mildew resistant
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails, leaf and bud eelworms and aphids
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