Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants
Symphyotrichum turbinellum
Symphyotrichum turbinellum
Available Summer 2027
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Plants are dispatched in growing condition and may not be in full flower. If too tall to pack safely, we may cut them back — this helps them establish more quickly. Read our Mail Order FAQs.
Pick-up in store only — this plant is too tall to post.
Gently arching sprays of lavender-blue daisies with yellow centres dance on almost-black, upright stems with narrow, dark green foliage. This elegant perennial is perfect for adding a light, airy layer of colour at the back of a border, combining beautifully with ornamental grasses and prairie-inspired planting.
A magnet for bees and butterflies, it cuts well for arrangements and is mildew resistant. Thrives in free-draining, reasonably fertile soil in full sun. Cut back in autumn. Grown peat-free.
Syn. Symphyotrichum turbinellum (misapplied)
Height × Spread: 150cm × 100cm
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Plant Notes
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Care Guide:
Divide clumps every 3–4 years to maintain vigour — any time after flowering but spring is preferred. Cut back stems after flowering in autumn. Taller selections may require staking. Symphyotrichum novi-belgii cultivars benefit from good air circulation to help prevent mildew.
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Good to Know:
Pollinator-friendly — the flowers attract bees and other pollinators; the central disc turns from yellow to brown once pollinated.
Vigorous and long-lived; clumps bulk up well over time.
Excellent as a cut -