Symphyotrichum Novi-belgii Patricia Ballard | 9cm Pot

A magenta pink flowering herbaceous perennial . Position: full sun – partial shade Soil: moist, moderately fertile soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: August to October Hardiness: fully hardy Masses of richly coloured, crimson-magenta, silk-like petals centred around a raised golden boss of stamens appear, as clusters of flowers, from late summer into early autumn. ‘Crimson Brocade’ is an upright, bushy, deciduous perennial with narrow lance-shaped, dark green leaves and looks stunning planted with Dahlia ‘Ambition’ or Dahlia ‘Karma Pink Corona’. Garden care: When planting ‘Crimson Brocade’ incorporate some well-rotted compost or manure into the planting hole. Stake with bamboo canes (or supports made from other plant materials – e.g. hazel) 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. Once established, lift and divide clumps every 2-4 years.