Aster novi-belgii | Plenty | Michaelmas Daisy plant It is a winter dormant

It is a winter dormant plant but come spring it pops up with bright green blades of grass-like foliage that turn cranberry red in summer and progresses to a dark burgundy colour by autumn before going dormant again in winter

dark-burgundy stems rise upward and display loose clusters of five-petalled

so a raised bed or rock garden can be a perfect spot for it

We find that this plant thrives well in average but well drained soils in full sun although it will appreciate some afternoon shade where you get hot summer temperatures

Aster novi-belgii | Plenty | Michaelmas Daisy plant It is a winter dormantAster novi belgii Plenty has beautiful large powder puff blue daisy like flowers with yellow eyes slightly larger flower than some of other Aster varieties. Also known as Michaelmas daisies, these plants are such a welcome addition to the late summer autumn garden. This cultivar has sprays of rich blue daisy like flowers with yellow eyes and is also excellent for cutting. Aster Plenty will tolerate light shade although preferring a sunny spot with