Symphyotrichum 'Coombe Fishacre'
Michaelmas daisy
Masses of small, lilac-blue flowers with yellow to purple-brown centres cover this herbaceous perennial between late summer and...
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Plant description
Masses of small, lilac-blue flowers with yellow to purple-brown centres cover this herbaceous perennial between late summer and early autumn. The blooms of 'Coombe Fishacre' are an important source of nectar and pollen for late-flying insects and look stunning against the dark foliage.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Symphyotrichum Coombe Fishacre:
When planting 'Coombe Fishacre' incorporate some well-rotted compost or manure and some mycorrhizal fungi (Rootgrow) 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.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
