Aster 'Barr's Blue'
£6.95
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Aster 'Barr's Blue'
A superb late-season perennial with masses of lavender-blue daisy flowers that keep the garden buzzing well into autumn.
Aster 'Barr's Blue' produces clouds of semi-double lavender-blue flowers with bright golden centres from late summer through to autumn. The blooms are held on sturdy stems above healthy green foliage, creating a haze of colour when many other perennials are beginning to fade. It is highly attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinators, making it one of the most valuable late-season nectar plants.
Thriving in full sun or light shade, this reliable clump-forming perennial is easy to grow and mixes beautifully with ornamental grasses and other autumn-flowering plants. Its tall, airy habit allows it to weave naturally through borders, adding both height and a long season of colour.
Specifications
Height: 90–120cm
Spread: 60–90cm
Flowering Period: August to October
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Soil: Moist but well-drained soil
Maintenance: Cut back after flowering or leave seed heads for winter interest, divide every few years
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Note for Isle of Wight Planting
Aster 'Barr's Blue' performs particularly well in Isle of Wight gardens, providing valuable late-season colour when summer-flowering perennials are winding down. It is excellent for extending pollinator interest into autumn and combines beautifully with grasses moving in the breeze.
Ideal Companion Plants from The Green Standard Range
Panicum 'Straight Cloud' – airy flower panicles and autumn colour provide a perfect backdrop
Pennisetum 'Red Head' – fluffy burgundy flower heads create a classic prairie-style combination
Sedum 'Iceberg' – creamy-white flower heads contrast beautifully with the lavender-blue blooms
Verbena bonariensis – airy purple flowers extend the season and add height
Sanguisorba 'Tanna' – rich burgundy pincushion flowers add texture and movement
Salvia 'Black and Blue' – deep cobalt flowers create a striking late-summer display
🌟 The Green Standard Tip
Leave the seed heads and stems standing through winter. They provide structure, catch frost beautifully and help support wildlife before being cut back in early spring.