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Telford, PennsylvaniaPerennials
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Aster novi-belgii 'Winston Churchill'
Common name   New York aster
Hardiness Zone   3 - 8
Sun   Full sun
Soil   light - medium
Flower color   red
Bloom time   Early fall
Height   36"
Spread   24"



General Culture:
Grow in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Does well in sandy or clay soil. Generally tolerates poor soils and some drought. Pinching will keep plants more compact. Plants do not come true from seed, so consideration should be given to cutting back stems after flowering to prevent self-seeding.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
Aster 'Winston Churchill' bears deep red daisy type flowers in fall.
Problems:
No serious insect or disease problems.
Uses:
Sunny locations, back of borders. Also may be grown in containers.