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Aster novi-belgii Island 'Tonga'

drc726

By Drc726


Aster novi-belgii Island 'Tonga' (Aster novi-belgii 'Tonga')



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lovely colour. Is this what we used to call michaelmus daisy?

8 Oct, 2010

 

Yes I still do Helen, I have lots of different ones as I love them in late summer.

9 Oct, 2010

 

thanks ,I must get some next year as I used to love them in my dad,s garden

10 Oct, 2010

 

Well worth it Helen as very easy to grow and give so much colour in Sept/Oct

10 Oct, 2010

 

which ones would you recommend Drc, and would they grow ok from seeds or am I better to buy plants. thanks

11 Oct, 2010

 

I buy mine as plants Helen. I love them all, the taller ones need a bit of support so they dont flop too far. Aster 'lateriflorus Horizontalis' is lovely with its tiny flowers, but for more colour impact I love Aster novi-belgii Island 'Tonga' and Aster crown. I am looking for some more good time to buy as you can see the colour.

12 Oct, 2010

 

oh so you buy them just now rather than spring? do i just plant them right away and do they need any protection over winter? sorry for asking so many questions!!!

13 Oct, 2010

 

It depends weather you buy 'plug plants' or larger plants Helen. I buy larger plants so I can see if I like the colour. If buying plug plants spring may well be better?

13 Oct, 2010



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