Aster ericoides 'Snow Flurry'
Cascading white starry carpet
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Aster ericoides 'Snow Flurry'
- Create a jaw-dropping, cascading carpet of pure, brilliant white flowers with this spectacularly unusual, prostrate, ground-hugging perennial aster.
- Aster ericoides 'Snow Flurry' is an absolute blooming machine, completely smothering its dense, heath-like foliage in thousands of tiny, starry blooms in the autumn.
- This aster is the absolute perfect choice for spilling dramatically over retaining walls, edging pathways, or filling difficult, sunny gaps in a rockery.
- It is incredibly tough, highly drought-tolerant, and remarkably easy to grow, demanding the absolute bare minimum of attention to put on a breathtaking show.
- You will be amazed by the sheer volume of late-season pollinators it attracts, ensuring your garden remains a buzzing, vibrant haven right up to the very end of the year.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Aster ericoides 'Snow Flurry' grows well in pots with regular watering during dry spells.
How big does it get?
Aster ericoides 'Snow Flurry' typically reaches a mature height of 15 cm and a spread of 60 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Aster ericoides 'Snow Flurry' requires full sun for at least 6 hours a day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Aster ericoides 'Snow Flurry' prefers moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Aster ericoides 'Snow Flurry' needs about 2.5 centimetres of water per week, keeping the soil evenly moist.
Will this plant need pruning?
Aster ericoides 'Snow Flurry' does not strictly need pruning, but regular deadheading will encourage more flowering. Cut the plant back to the base in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Aster ericoides 'Snow Flurry' is fully hardy (H7), enduring temperatures below -20°C. It thrives uniformly across all regions of the UK without the need for winter protection.
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