{"product_id":"aster-sedifolius","title":"Galatella sedifolia 'Jean Polignier'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eStonecrop Aster \u003cem\u003eAsteraceae\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA little late-season star that doesn’t need to shout to be noticed! ‘Jean Polignier’ produces clouds of delicate lilac-blue, daisy-like flowers above fine, narrow foliage, bringing a welcome touch of colour to the garden just as summer begins to pack its bags. Its airy habit makes it a lovely partner for ornamental grasses and other late-flowering perennials, while its understated charm is ideal for naturalistic planting and sunny, well-drained borders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe nomenclature comes with a small botanical plot twist. The plant is also circulated under the older name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAster sedifolius\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Jean Polignier’, reflecting the changing generic placement of this group of asters. The specific epithet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esedifolia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e refers to its stonecrop-like foliage. The name ‘Jean Polignier’ appears in European horticultural records, but its namesake remains elusive. Intriguingly, the German nursery of Ewald Hügin has also recorded a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelosperma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e associated with Jean Polignier, suggesting a possible wider connection with plant collecting or distribution. However, his identity and the original introduction of this particular selection remain unverified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive it full sun and well-drained soil, and let its fine texture and late flowers earn their keep. A useful little perennial for extending the season without adding visual bulk — proof that not every autumn star needs to be a giant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e H6 (−20 to −15°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approximately 30–60 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpread:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approximately 30–45 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late summer to autum\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Edulis","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre pot","offer_id":58183966359934,"sku":null,"price":7.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/6067\/files\/362382D7-1C1B-47E8-A80F-7B274FEEB7F5.jpg?v=1791570865","url":"https:\/\/www.edulis.co.uk\/products\/aster-sedifolius","provider":"Edulis","version":"1.0","type":"link"}