Overview
Boltonia asteroides 'Diva' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Boltonia, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Boltonia asteroides 'Diva' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, prairie planting, city and courtyard gardens, coastal, wildflower meadow, wildlife gardens, flower borders and beds and cut flowers. It is native to Missouri, Vermont, Louisiana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York and Oklahoma.
About
Boltonia asteroides, the white doll's daisy, false chamomile, or false aster, is a species of plant native to the United States and Canada. It is found primarily in the Mississippi Valley and Great Plains from Saskatchewan south to Texas and Florida, with isolated populations in the eastern United States.
About the genus
Boltonia is a genus of plants in the family Asteraceae native primarily to North America with one species in eastern Asia.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Boltonia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Boltonia asteroides 'Diva' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Prairie planting, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds, Cut flowers
- Native to
- Missouri, Vermont, Louisiana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Boltonia asteroides 'Diva'
- Propagation
- Seed sown in a cold frame in autumn, Divide in early spring every two or three years
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Boltonia asteroides 'Diva'?
Boltonia asteroides 'Diva' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Boltonia asteroides 'Diva' need?
Boltonia asteroides 'Diva' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Boltonia asteroides 'Diva' hardy in the UK?
Boltonia asteroides 'Diva' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Boltonia asteroides 'Diva'?
Seed sown in a cold frame in autumn, Divide in early spring every two or three years.
More in the Boltonia genus
- Boltonia asteroidesfalse chamomile
- Boltonia asteroides 'Pink Beauty'
- Boltonia decurrensdecurrent false aster
- Boltonia latisquama
- Boltonia asteroides var. recognita