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Aster × frikartii 'Mönch'

michaelmas daisy ( syn. Aster Monch )

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This vigorous, clump-forming perennial produces an abundance of lavender-blue daisies with golden-yellow centres from midsummer through to mid-autumn.

Reaching up to 70cm tall, its well-branched stems and dark green foliage create an elegant, upright display that resists mildew and requires minimal staking.

Aster × frikartii 'Mönch' is highly valued for its long flowering period and ability to brighten borders or containers with minimal maintenance (once established). Perfect for pollinators, it adds reliable colour and structure to late-season gardens.

How to care for Aster × frikartii Mönch:

Choose a location with full sun to ensure the best flowering. Asters prefer well-drained, loamy soil rich in organic matter. If your soil is heavy or clay-based, incorporate compost or well-rotted manure to improve drainage and fertility.

Space the plants about 45-60cm (18-24in) apart to give them room to grow and ensure good air circulation, which helps prevent diseases. Insert twiggy prunings early in the season to provide invisible and effective support.

To encourage bushier growth and more flowers, pinch back the stems when the plants are about 15-20cm (6-8in) tall - you can also remove spent flowers to extend the blooming period. Leave top growth on through the winter to provide protection and valuable food for birds and insects, or cut down in autumn if plants are particularly spent.

Apply a thick 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch around the base of the plant in the spring, taking care not to cover the crown.
Flowering period:
  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec
Eventual height:
0.7m
Eventual spread:
0.4m
Position:

Full sun

Rate of growth:

Average

Soil:

Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil

Hardiness:

Fully hardy

  • InformationThis perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.

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