Symphyotrichum Novi-belgii Crimson Brocade | 2L Pot

Beautiful deep purple flowers. Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: fertile, moist but freely draining soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: August to October Hardiness: fully hardy’Violetta’ is a spectacular New England aster, which for a couple of months from late summer, bears a prolific display of violet-purple daisies. A naturally tall plant, it is best grown through twiggy support towards the back of the border, where it will provide a regal purple splash of colour – long after many other perennials have finished flowering. Garden care: Stake with bamboo canes or brushwood in early spring. Water regularly during dry spells and deadhead to prolong flowering. After flowering cut the flowered stems to the ground and apply a generous mulch of well-rotted garden compost or horse manure around the base of the plant.