Aster × frikartii 'Mönch'
michaelmas daisy ( syn. Aster Monch )
- 9cm pot
- £8.79
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- 3 × 9cm pots
- £16.79 £26.37
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- 6 × 9cm pots
- £32.00 £41.94
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- 2 litre pot
- £17.99
- available to order from spring
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- Position: full sun
- Soil: well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: August to September
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Slender lavender-blue ray-florets surround a golden yellow disc, forming good-sized flowerheads to 8cm across, which top sturdy, well-branching stems from midsummer to mid-autumn. This award-winning Michaelmas daisy is highly prized for its vigorous growth and resistance to disease.
To plant Aster × frikartii 'Mönch', choose a sunny spot with well-drained, fertile soil, ideally with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0. Space these perennials 40-50cm apart. Dig holes twice the width of the root ball, ensuring the crown is level with the soil surface. Water thoroughly after planting and apply a 5-10cm layer of mulch to retain moisture. Keep the soil consistently moist, fertilise in early spring, and deadhead spent flowers for extended blooms. Aster 'Mönch' is generally pest-resistant but monitor for aphids or powdery mildew, encourage natural predators to help deal with any aphids and selecting a planting location with good air circulation will help to offset powdery mildew issues.
