Aster novi-belgii ‘Blue’ New York Aster ‘Blue’ - Michaelmas Daisy

Aster novi-belgii ‘Blue’: a classic cottage garden aster with masses of violet-blue daisies and golden centres. Bursting into bloom in late summer through autumn, it’s a pollinator magnet that lights up borders just when colour is most needed.

Plant Care

Position: full sun to light shade in fertile, moist but well-drained soil – perfect for borders and wildlife gardens

Hardiness: fully hardy deciduous perennial in the UK (down to -20°C or lower)

Hot Tips: cut back hard after flowering to maintain shape. Divide every 2–3 years to keep plants vigorous. Combine with ornamental grasses and rudbeckias for a stunning autumn display.