Aster novi-belgii ‘White Queen’
Syn. Symphyotrichum novi-belgii ‘White Queen’
 
Family: Asteraceae
Hardy Perennial 
 
Light Preference: Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Preference:  Moist well drained soil
Height: 1.2m
Growth Habit: lush clump forming with tall flower clusters
Flowering season: Early Autumn
Planting Use: Cottage Gardens, textural borders, cut flower, prairie/meadow planting
 
Description: A beautiful clumping perennial Aster, that spreads readily perfect for your cutting garden.   Flowers in March (early autumn) with tall plumes of white daisies.  Though preferring a sunny spot with good drainage, they are tolerant of heavier soils and light shade. Best divided every few years to multiply and maintain vigour.  
 
Notes on Cutting: For a multitude of lighter shorter stems cut back in spring, or for fewer heavier, taller stems leave to their own devices.  The flower stems benefit from some good support - though I do enjoy the interesting shaped stems created by a good flop! For the longest vase life, best cut when 20% of flowers are open on the spray.
 
Supplied in 1L recycled plastic pots