Symphyotrichum novae-angliae Purple Dome (9cm pot)

Masses of violet-purple flowers in late summer. Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: well-cultivated, fertile, moist soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: August to October Hardiness: fully hardy A compact variety with violet-purple flowers that have yellow centres from August to October and lance-shaped, mid-green leaves. This is a pretty Michaelmas daisy that will brighten up a mixed or herbaceous border after other perennials have done their bit. It will also flourish in both sun or dappled shade. Garden care: Stake with bamboo canes or brushwood 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.