Aster x frikartii 'Mönch'

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A lovely blue which grows quickly and easily, with good mildew resistance. Very long-flowering. More
1 x 9cm pot 510323-1 £5.95 Delivery early June
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1 x 2 litre pot 510323-2L £14.50 Delivery early June
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More Details

A lovely blue which grows quickly and easily, with good mildew resistance. Very long-flowering.

Genus Aster
Group/Species x frikartii
Variety Mönch
Type Perennial
Common Name Michaelmas daisy
Border Position Border (Middle)
Soil Type Broad Tolerance
Scent Unscented
Site Full Sun
Moisture Moist but Well-drained
Height 60cm (24in)
Spacing 45cm (18in)
Sowing, Seeds, Planting Plant in full sun, soil should be well-drained and average to humus-rich. Allow good spacing between plants to aid air circulation and help prevent problems with mildew. Add grit to the base of the hole on heavy ground. Water until established. Plant in groups of 3 or more. Sprinkle mycorrhizal fungi (Rootgrow) into the base of the planting hole and water well after planting.
Care Tips Cut back in late Autumn. Pinch in midsumer to encourage a great flowering season. Most asters will need dividing every fourth year to maintain vigour which is best done in spring as new growth starts. Lift the clump and split using two back-to-back forks. Take care as old stems can be sharp. Discard old woody pieces and use newer sections from the outside of the clump to re-plant.
Flowering July - October
Vase Life They will look good for a fortnight. If you strip all the leaves below the water line and thin out the leaves up the stem a bit more, and put a drop of bleach in the water, it will maximise the cut-flower potential.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
  • Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
  • Flowers/Harvest
Advice
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Aster x frikartii 'Mönch' reviews

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Reviewed 20th April 2020 by Peter

Plants arrived in excellent condition, well packaged

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Reviewed 20th April 2020 by Marion

The plant was perfectly packaged a beautiful plant, though just planted it has taken well, I am so looking forward to seeing it when established.

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Reviewed 1st August 2019 by Ms E Vizard-Williams

These were strong healthy plants and the flowers are a beautiful colour.

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Reviewed 1st August 2019 by Janet

Lovely colour, good sized flower head.

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Reviewed 1st August 2019 by Kay

Just starting to show the first flowers. Lovely.

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Susan

Have all done very well and I'm very plased.

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Jackie

Healthy plant, grown well which is good as it was small when delivered. Took weeks to arrive after ordering

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Aileen

I have had trouble growing this plant in the past but my aster from Sarah Raven is looking very good with lots of flowers already

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Marjorie

Well packed.Grew very well, flowering well.

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Jean

They didn’t survive although planted with others of the same type which are performing well

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Ruth

Well-packaged. Has grown quite well, although more leggy than bushy. Flower buds haven’t yet opened so can’t assess the quality of the flowers.

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Geoffrey

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Pauline

All 3 plants are ok , one smaller than the other two but it’s in a shadier part of the garden.

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Sabrina

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Sarah

Excellent plant. Great service

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Patricia

is growing well waiting for the flowers

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Rosemary

Some not taken but ones that did look good

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Ally

Unfortunately this plant did not grow. So sad as this is one of my favourites.

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Veronica

Wonderful - lots of flowers.

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Pamela

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Isabelle

sorry they did not survive the winter

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Diane

Lovely plant, growing well and arrived well packed

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Christina

Arrived in good condition and all growing well

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Karen

Plant arrived safely, growing. & flowering well.

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Felicity

Very happy with my asters they are very healthy and booming well

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Sarah

Superb - large plants already flowering

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Belinda

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Reviewed 14th June 2019 by Anne

Poor specimen had to be replaced. Replacement much better. This leads to questions about what standard is used to decide when a plant is ready to send out.

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Reviewed 13th July 2018 by Janet

Great quality and service. I remember Sarah on Gerdener’s World and would love to see her on Tv again.

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Reviewed 13th July 2018 by Mrs McLachlan

Good quality plants, speedy despatch, no problems.

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