Aster lateriflorus | Coombe Fishacre | Michaelmas Daisy | Award of Garden Merit Double flowers but a covering of mulch

but a covering of mulch will retain some moisture

this garden favourite blooms for weeks in spring

Trim back flower spikes as they go over to keep the plant in shape and enjoy

Height 2-2

Please note that the flower colourings are variable as the flowers age so some deeper pink tones are not uncommon

Aster lateriflorus | Coombe Fishacre | Michaelmas Daisy | Award of Garden Merit Double flowers but a covering of mulchAsters are in the daisy family and while some flower in spring, most flower in late summer and autumn, hence their common name Michaelmas daisy. It has a new name, Symphyotrichum. This variety, 'Coombe Fishacre' bears masses of small, lilac blue flowers with yellow to purple brown centres. It's ideal for growing in herbaceous borders and makes a welcome flash of colour when other flowers are starting to fade. Grows to 90 cm tall and 60 cm wide. Well