Michaelmas daisies typically start flowering in late summer or early fall, usually in September or October.
michaelmas daisy
Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Professor Anton Kippenburg'
The Michaelmas Daisy is a beautiful, low-maintenance perennial flower. It is a clump-forming herbaceous plant with lance-shaped leaves. The daisy-like flowers are borne on sturdy stems and come in a variety of colors including blue, purple, white, pink, and lavender. The 'Professor Anton Kippenburg' variety produces stunningly large flowers measuring up to 4 inches in diameter. With a height of up to 3 feet, and a spread of up to 2 feet, this plant can add longstanding beauty to your garden beds. It prefers well-drained soil, full sun, and blooms from fall to early winter.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Root Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
Clear blue Flowers In Summer
Sun:
Full sun
Soil:
Well-drained
Fruits:
Fruits In Autumn Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
purple
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
For Michaelmas Daisies, it is important to water deeply once or twice a week, making sure to saturate the soil. Water in the morning to allow plenty of drying time to avoid fungal diseases, and always avoid getting water on the leaves as much as possible. During hot, dry weather, the soil may require additional waterings. Check the soil every few days to make sure it is damp, but not too soggy. Reduce the frequency of watering during the winter months as the plants become dormant.
sunlight
Michaelmas daisies thrive best when growing in full sun to part shade. This species requires 6-8 hours of sunlight per day in order to flower and produce vibrant colors of purple, pink and white. For best results, it is recommended to plant the daisy in early spring and late summer. If placed in the garden in late spring, it may be slower to flower and produce the desired vibrant colors, although it should achieve full bloom by late summer.
pruning
Michaelmas daisy (Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Professor Anton Kippenburg') should be pruned in late winter, typically sometime between mid-February and mid-March. Pruning should involve removing any dead or damaged stems or buds. This species should only need light pruning, so it is best to save major pruning for the following summer or early winter. It is important to prune judiciously, as this species may spread if over-pruned and can take its time to grow back.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Harvest Fruit
Harvesting of the Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Professor Anton Kippenburg' (Michaelmas Daisy) typically begins in September and continues through October.
