{"product_id":"aster-alert-novi-belgii","title":"Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Alert' - Aster 'Alert'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbaceous perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aster Alert\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Alert'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Magenta pink to vibrant red\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4–0.6 m\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4–0.5 m\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, bushy, very floriferous\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering period:\u003c\/strong\u003e August to October\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 3 to 8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMelliferous plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts pollinators:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity to animals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e                                                                                                                                                _____________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✂️ Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hardy and generous perennial, Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Alert' is a compact variety ideal for borders and mass plantings. It thrives in full sun and tolerates dry soils well once established, making it perfect for low-maintenance gardens and natural landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegularly remove spent flowers to prolong summer and autumn blooming. Light pruning in spring maintains a balanced shape and encourages better branching. Few interventions are needed beyond initial watering and mulching.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FleurExcel Inc.","offers":[{"title":"2g","offer_id":49082054803760,"sku":"","price":21.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/4658\/6672\/files\/download_7e7d2922-4803-43d1-a365-5a5d7f4b3331.jpg?v=1726747674","url":"https:\/\/fleurexcel.com\/en\/products\/aster-alert-novi-belgii","provider":"FleurExcel Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}