Aster novi-belgii 'Schone Von Dietlikon'
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MICHAELMAS DAISY, TALL NEW YORK ASTER
Family: Asteraceae
Pronounced: A-ster NO-vee-BEL-gee-ee
GROWING GUIDE
Geographic Origin:
Garden origin.
Plant group:
Perennial.
Hardiness:
Sunset zones: All (Western).
USDA zones: 4-8.
Mature size:
Height: 36 inches (90 cm).
Width: 24 inches (60 cm).
Flowering period:
Late summer into autumn.
Flowering attributes:
Light daisy-like, blue-violet flowers with yellow centers.
Leaf attributes:
Green lanceolate leaves.
Growth habit:
Clump forming.
Light:
Full sun.
Soil:
Moist, moderately fertile, well-drained soil.
Feeding:
A mulch of compost or manures applied in fall. Apply a complete organic fertilizer in spring. After cutting back growth in early summer, a light fertilizing with fish fertilizer will help with new leaf growth.
Propagation methods:
Division in early spring or late fall. | Root basal cuttings in spring.
Pruning methods:
Prune back in early summer for more compact growth. Above photo shows 3 asters that were not pruned.
Rainy Side Notes
A. 'Schone von Dietlikon' is part of the A. novi-belgii hybrids. Novi-belgii stands for New York and this aster is sometimes called - tall New York aster. This cultivar is mildew resistant and requires no staking even when not pinched back earlier in the summer.
New York asters last as a cut flower for 8-12 days when properly harvested. Cut the stems when ¼ of the flower has opened and place it immediately into water.
Article: Planning a Colorful Autumn Garden.
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