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Common Name: Climbing Carolina Aster, Michaelmas DaisyPlant Family: Asteraceae Plant Type: Hardy Perennial
Rarely offered, this US native produces masses of pale mauve - pink flowers very late in the year, a much appreciated source of food for bees and butterflies. Rather than being a true climber, it scrambles up through other shrubs, and can get to 10 feet. It needs a sunny, warm spot in well-drained soil. Cut off any dead growth in spring,
POT SIZE/QUANTITY: 9 cmSeason of Interest: Autumn to springBee and Butterfly: BothSun or Shade: SunHeight: medium (up to 6 feet)Minimum temperature: HardyPosition/Situation: Sunny BorderScent: Scented FlowersSuggested Use: Cut FlowerFlower Colour: PinkLeaf Colour: GreenSoil Type: dry or sandy soilSoil PH: No preferenceResistance to Honey Fungus: Resistant to Honey Fungus
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Unless otherwise indicated our plants are supplied in the following pot sizes according to category. Dimensions refer to either the pot diameter (cm) or volume (litre);
The exact size of plants will vary with the growing season and may be cut back in accordance with normal pruning regimes or to fit in the box if they are excessively tall.
