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Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants

Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Janet McMullen'

Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Janet McMullen'

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Plants are dispatched in growing condition and may not be in full flower. If too tall to pack safely, we may cut them back — this helps them establish more quickly. Read our Mail Order FAQs.

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Symphyotrichum novi-belgii ‘Janet McMullen’ is a well-formed Michaelmas Daisy bearing semi-double lilac flowers with a golden-yellow centre that deepens to reddish-orange once pollinated — a subtle but charming detail that adds interest as the display progresses from late summer through to mid-autumn.

It combines well with the soft plumes of Pennisetum and other autumn-flowering Symphyotrichum, creating a cohesive late-season border. It thrives in moist, fertile soil in full sun.

Height × Spread: 80cm × 60cm

☀️ Sunlight Full sun, Partial shade
📅 Season of Interest Autumn, Summer
🌸 Flower Colour Pink
🌿 Foliage Colour Green
🪏 Preferred Soil Type Clay, Chalky, Sandy, Loamy
💧 Soil Moisture Content Moderate
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  • Care Guide:

    Divide clumps every 3–4 years to maintain vigour — any time after flowering but spring is preferred. Cut back stems after flowering in autumn. Taller selections may require staking. Symphyotrichum novi-belgii cultivars benefit from good air circulation to help prevent mildew.

  • Good to Know

    Pollinator-friendly — the flowers attract bees and other pollinators; the central disc turns from yellow to brown once pollinated.

    Vigorous and long-lived; clumps bulk up well over time.

    Excellent as a cut