Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Farncombe Lilac'

Conservation Plant (HPS Number P156)

RHS Number and Name Designation (if any): -

Date added to the website: 4th Feb 2025
Date updated on the website: 4th Feb 2025

Introduced: 2008
By: W. Yorkshire Group

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ID: P156
Introduced: 2008
By: W. Yorkshire Group
Reason: Grown and sold by Blooms of Bressingham in small numbers, but not widely grown although a good plant.
Verified by: Blooms of Bressingham.
Description: Clump-forming herbaceous perennial.
Dimensions: 75cm x 60cm
Flowers: Double lilac with a yellow centre
Foliage: Dark green lanceolate leaves.
Soil: Any moisture-retentive soil.
Aspect: Full sun or part-shade
Pests: May be affected by powdery mildew in dry weather.
Cultivation: Best in a sunny position. Growth may be taller and require staking in shadier spots.
Propagation: Divide established clumps or take rooted stem cuttings from edge of clump.

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On September 19, 2025 Mrs Erika Lax said:

This year, despite drought conditions in Nottinghamshire, our plant has shown no signs of powdery mildew. In the Botanic Garden it has had no regular watering and its growth is less than a third of normal height. As of 17/09/2025 though it is covered in buds so should have its normal floriferous display shortly.

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Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Farncombe Lilac'

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