Oh Sherry, I'm so sorry you went through that. I know that Round Up does severe damage to plants, and most of the time they do not ever recover. However, in this case I'm not sure. I don't believe there is an antidote. I think I would just wait and see what happens, but it doesn't sound good. This is exactly why I never hire anyone anymore. I've had so many things damaged or killed by so-called "professionals". Round Up, Weed N' feed, and anything related to them are not even allowed on my property. I don't think Francesca is sick because of anything YOU did. Sandy

Oh, that is fabulous! I feel like a proud parent ... Asters do want sun and these can take some hot and dry conditions. We often find them in fields or on the edges of fields. So, without seeing your back woods, it's hard to say if they would do well there. They've got to get enough sun and they probably don't want much leaf litter. But as far as propagating, I'd try seeds. I have book on propagation that says: "Collect seeds when the heads are puffy. Sow on medium that has been amended with grit or perlite. When temperature is 70 or higher, should germinate in 1-2 weeks." I am so glad these have done well for you. This is a threatened plant in Georgia, so it's nice to see it thrive.

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Yes, sorry, annie, I should have posted the link(s). That was the main one: http://www.sacredgardenfrangipanis.com/index.php. I spent a few hours on them until my eyes went funny last night. I found there wasn't a comprehensive amount of information provided, you see I'd only be interested to obtain 'rust' free (rustproof) ones. And the prices of the hybrids - between podica ond obtusafolia, the only ones I could find they say are rust free - are all a bit pricey! They also offer seeds, 10, 20, at reasonable prices but don't say what variety they're from. I'm wondering if and when they'll produce enough to supply the trade - nurseries, etc., - with stock. Anyway, I haven't given up, will do a bit more (Google) research before I decide. Bill