{"product_id":"aster-dumosus-early-blue","title":"Aster dumosus 'Blue Lapis'","description":"\u003cp\u003esyn. Symphyotrichum dumosum 'Blue Lapis'. This autumn flowering perennial is a dwarf, sturdy upright form of Michaelmas Daisy, ideal for herbaceous beds and borders that require flower colour later in the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- From late August until late November\/December, panicles of dainty, star-shaped violet-blue flowers with yellow centres are produced. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Its lush, lanceolate dark green foliage, sometimes edged with a deep maroon red, forms from late spring on strong, upright, sturdy stems. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Perfect for any raised bed, mixed border, or even pots in full sun or dappled shade. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Very impactful when used in mass planting with a mix of other contrasting perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- The flowers will attract a wide range of bees, butterflies and other pollinators, as it provides an important source of pollen late in the year when many other perennials have finished flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Height and Spread approx. 45-60cm x 45-60cm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Supplied in a 9cm pot\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smarty Plants Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54698203677020,"sku":"A. Aster  B. IE-011266  C. TMH0043  D. IE","price":5.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/5946\/6076\/files\/Aster_dumosus_Blue_Lapis5.jpg?v=1760481009","url":"https:\/\/www.smartyplants.ie\/products\/aster-dumosus-early-blue","provider":"Smarty Plants Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}