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Common
name: "Goliath Alpine Aster"
Latin name: Aster alpinus 'Goliath' |
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Zone: 3
- 9
Elevation to: 10,000'
Growth habit: Clump forming
Max height: 12" - 15"
Spread: 12" - 18"
Flowers: Yes, May - June
Flower type: Daisy like
Native to area: No
Available varieties: 5+
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Pictured: Goliath
Alpine Aster
Aster
alpinus 'Goliath' |
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Perennial
Cultivation:
Aster 'Goliath' is a medium height Alpine Aster well suited to high
altitude gardens. It's easy to grow and produces an abundance of
large daisy like flowers that are excellent for cutting.
Plant Goliath Alpine Asters in
full sun in any fertile well drained soil. Removing spent flowers
helps to promote new flower growth. Fairly drought tolerant.
Propagation:
Seed can be started in a cold frame or greenhouse in late winter
to early spring and moved outdoors after danger of frost has
passed. For a faster showing... purchase pre-started plants at
your local Garden Center. Established plants can be divided in
spring.
Potential pests ~ diseases:
Mildews and slugs. |
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