Aster novi-belgii 'Schone Von Dietlikon'

MICHAELMAS DAISY, TALL NEW YORK ASTER
Family: Asteraceae
Pronounced: A-ster NO-vee-BEL-gee-ee

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Growing Guide
Rainy Side Notes

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GROWING GUIDE

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.

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Article: Planning a Colorful Autumn Garden.

Photographed in author's garden.