Aster dumosus 'Alert'

Symphyotrichum Dumosum

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Common Name:

Symphyotrichum Dumosum

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

40 cm

Maximum width:

45 cm

Symphyotrichum Dumosum (Aster dumosus 'Alert') - Description

Dense clusters of deep purple-rosy red blooms with yellow eyes. Very sturdy plant. Great for cutting.

Symphyotrichum Dumosum (Aster dumosus 'Alert') - Blooming

Blooms can be white, blue, red, pink, lavender. Most flowers will have yellow centers and resemble a typical Daisy.

Symphyotrichum Dumosum (Aster dumosus 'Alert') - Growth

There are about 250 species of Asters, but generally they need full sun, or partial shade. Plants range in size from 6 inches to 6 ft. in height.

Symphyotrichum Dumosum (Aster dumosus 'Alert') - Planting

Sow seeds in spring or autumn, in a cold frame using containers. Divide in spring (preferably) or in autumn making sure to replant only vigorous, young shoots. Also, root basal cuttings of certain species in spring.

Symphyotrichum Dumosum (Aster dumosus 'Alert') - Pest

Susceptible to wilt, gray mold, rusts, powdery mildew, white smut, rosy blister gall, and aster yellows. Fungal leaf spots and stem cankers are common. Aphids, tarsonemid mites, slugs, snails, and nematodes can cause problems.