Aster tongolensis ‘Wartburg Star’ plants

Description

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This very showy aster is unlike any other aster. It is prized by florists as it is an excellent , long lasting cut flower. It bears beautiful rich violet blue flowers all through summer, with golden centres. The 5 cm flowers are produced singly, on lovely long wiry 30 cm stems which are perfect for cutting, and the blue daisies are produced in masses. They are loved by all pollinating insects. This plant will spread by rhizomes gradually, ending up eventually as a clump about 40 – 50 cm wide. It likes full sun and moderately fertile soil with average moisture. You can divide the clumps in autumn if you need to . It makes an excellent container plant.