Tall, straight, stiff stems with mid-green leaves which are topped with sprays of purple, fine flowers, with large yellow centre. In photo 4 its growing with the pink Aster 'Betel Nut'.
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Violetta'
Michaelmas daisy, New England aster
Details
| Aspect | Sun or part shade |
| Flower Colour | Purple |
| Flowering Period | Aug | Sep | Oct |
| Foliage | Not evergreen |
| Goes Well With | Grasses, Rudbeckia, Solidago |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy |
| Height | 1.5m |
| Soil | Most types |
| Spread | 75cm |
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Regarding Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Violetta' - Would it be suitable for an exposed site on clay soil? Many thanks
Yes this plant can cope in an exposed or sheltered position and is suitable to be planted in clay soil.
Is it better to repot the asters into larger pot over winter or put directly into the ground?
If you can it is best to plant them directly into the ground. If you repot please do not let them dry out or become waterlogged.