Aster cordifolius 'Silver Spray'
Syn. Symphyotrichum cordifolius ‘Silver Spray’
 
Family: Asteraceae
Hardy Perennial 
 
Light Preference:  Sun to part shade
Moisture Preference: Moist well drained soil
Height: 90cm 
Growth Habit:  Clump forming, with tall voluminous flower heads
Flowering season: Early Autumn
Planting Use: Cottage gardens, textural gardens, wildflower gardens, cut flowers
 
 
Description: A beautiful clumping perennial Aster, perfect for your cutting garden.   Flowers in March (early autumn) with tall voluminous plumes of dainty mauve daisy flowers.  Though they prefer 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! Best cut when 20% of flowers are open on the spray. 
 
Supplied in 1L recycled plastic pots