{"product_id":"aster-monch-bare-roots-uk","title":"Aster 'Mönch'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome flowers have a way of making the whole garden feel lighter, and \u003ci\u003eAster\u003c\/i\u003e 'Mönch' does exactly that. From midsummer onwards, its graceful, branching stems carry an abundance of lavender-blue daisies, each with a glowing golden-yellow centre surrounded by slender, delicately arranged petals. The flowers are unusually large for an aster, reaching around 5cm across, and their cool violet-blue colouring looks particularly beautiful in the gentle light of early autumn. Fresh green foliage provides a lovely backdrop, while the relaxed, slightly airy growth gives the plant a wonderfully natural appearance. \u003ci\u003eAster\u003c\/i\u003e 'Mönch' is especially attractive alongside golden rudbeckias, deep purple salvias and ornamental grasses, creating a harmonious combination of colour and texture that lasts well beyond the height of summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally bred in Switzerland, \u003ci\u003eAster\u003c\/i\u003e 'Mönch' has earned its reputation as one of the finest long-flowering perennial asters. Growing to approximately 60–90cm tall, it forms generous, well-branched clumps that rarely need staking. Plant \u003ci\u003eAster\u003c\/i\u003e 'Mönch' in a sunny position with fertile, well-drained soil, avoiding ground that remains waterlogged during winter. Its flowers are particularly valuable to bees and butterflies, providing a welcome source of nectar as the seasons change. Regular deadheading helps prolong the display, while occasional stems can be gathered for charming, informal bouquets. Unlike some other asters, \u003ci\u003eAster\u003c\/i\u003e 'Mönch' also shows excellent resistance to powdery mildew, keeping its foliage attractive throughout the growing season. Reliable, graceful and remarkably generous with its flowers, \u003cem\u003eFrikart's aster\u003c\/em\u003e is a perennial that deserves a place in every thoughtfully planted autumn border.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Farmer Gracy","offers":[{"title":"1 bare root","offer_id":60241674666368,"sku":"ASTMN3BA","price":5.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 bare roots","offer_id":60241674699136,"sku":"ASTMN6BA","price":16.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 bare roots","offer_id":60241674731904,"sku":"ASTMN12B","price":29.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1308\/3047\/files\/aster-monch-2.jpg?v=1793196982","url":"https:\/\/www.farmergracy.co.uk\/products\/aster-monch-bare-roots-uk","provider":"Farmer Gracy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}