Aster 'Honeysong Pink'

SKU # P8364

Latin Name: Aster novae-angliae

Category: PLANTS

Top-rated by the Chicago Botanic Garden for its floriferous nature, superior rust resistant foliage and large fringed 1” blooms. Some cut it back in June to keep it shorter, but we love its billowing nature, an extravagance that garden designers of the past employed to cover much earlier blooming perennials. This selection flowers in early fall and captures the attention of all, including bees and rambling butterflies.

Lifecycle: Perennial

Zone: 3,4,5,6,7,8

Color: Bubblegum pink

Size: 2.5-3' h x 2-2.5' w

Season: Fall

Sun: Full sun

Soil: Regular to rich, moist, well-drained

Symbol Legend & Hardiness Codes

We use several symbols and abbreviations in our catalog:

: especially fragrant
: great for containers
: great cut flower
: deer-resistant
: heat and/or drought tolerant
: attracts butterflies
:hummingbird favorite
: Honey Bee Favorite
: Native Flower

Hardiness codes:

HA -- Hardy Annual. Hardy annuals can stand some frost, so sow in the open ground well before the last spring frost date, or, in warm winter areas, sow in fall.
HHA -- Half-hardy Annual. Half-hardy annuals will survive a very light frost but are planted in the open at the last spring frost date or a little later. They can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before the last spring frost.
TA -- Tender Annuals. Tender annuals are warm weather plants that cannot withstand any frost and prefer warm nights. Tender annuals with long weeks to bloom (16-18+) should be started indoors 8-10 weeks before the last spring frost.

Growing Guide

When to Set Outside

This late-summer to early/mid-fall perennial should be placed in the ground in springtime after all danger of frost has passed or in early autumn.

Placement & Cultivation

Plants that provide late season sustenance to pollinators, especially Monarchs, are valuable additions to wild areas, and borders too, as they are adaptable to all but dry poor soils. Site at the mid to back border where other plants can hide their late season bare "shins". Pinch back a few times before July to encourage bushiness and control height (keep in mind this will also delay flowering a bit). Cut back after flowering if self-sowing is unwanted, or if the plant foliage is becoming unsightly.
Water Use: Medium
Watering Details: 1" per week
Soil pH: This plant can grow in a variety pH levels, but prefers one which is slightly acidic.
Fertilizer: Top dress with about a half inch of compost each spring.
Diseases & Pests: Prevent powdery mildew by placing in full sun with plenty of airflow; apply an organic fungicide every week or two if needed—also remove any infected leaves.

Plant Description

Plant: This plant has an upright habit with stiff, hairy stems adorned with green, hairy lance-shaped leaves up to 4" in length.
Flowering: Waves of petite daisy-like flowers with lavender pink petals surrounding yellow centers.
Seeds: Flowers produce achenes, similar to sunflower seeds.
When to Cut: Fully opened flowers

Fun Fact

The specific epithet novea-angliae means "of New England, USA."

Aster 'Honeysong Pink'

Symbol Legend & Hardiness Codes

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Aster 'Honeysong Pink'

Symbol Legend & Hardiness Codes

Hardiness codes:

Growing Guide

When to Set Outside

Placement & Cultivation

Plant Description

Fun Fact

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