Aster novi-belgii | Fellowship Chronicle Books Ash handle used for strength

Ash handle used for strength & durability

and you can also grow through netting or other frameworks to keep them upright

It's short enough not to need staking

Plants will perform best in well-drained soil and cope well in sun or partial shade

Aster novi-belgii | Fellowship Chronicle Books Ash handle used for strengthAsters belong to the Asteraceae family which also includes achilleas (yarrow) chrysanthemums and sunflowers. The Aster genus contains over 600 species and thousands of hybrids. The New York Asters which Marie Ballard always hold their flowers in sprays rather than individually. Aster novi belgii also known as "Fellowship" is a New York Aster, Michaelmas Daisy or Long Leaf Aster and features masses of double large, lavender blue frilly petalled flowers