Aster novae-angliae 'Pink Crush' - New England Aster from NVK Nurseries - Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
Aster novae-angliae 'Pink Crush' - New England Aster from NVK Nurseries - Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

New England Aster

Aster novae-angliae 'Pink Crush'

Also called Fall Aster

  • AKA Symphyotrichum novae-angliae ‘Pink Crush’
  • Vibrant rounded rose-pink flowers are produced on mounding green foliage
  • Compact, mounding habit
  • Foliage has good resistance to powdery mildew
  • Dwarf selection of native perennial Aster novae-angliae
  • Bloom Time: Late summer- early fall

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Pink

HEIGHT:
50-60 cm

SPREAD:
85-100 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Grows best in full sun, with an average to moist soil. Needs good air circulation to limit mildew issues and prevent the bottom foliage from dropping. Pinch back 1/3 of the foliage twice before early summer, to maintain shape and foliage vigour. Does not require staking. 

Additional Notes about New England Aster:


AKA Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Pink Crush'

Characteristics & Attributes


ATTRACTS WILDLIFE:
Attracts Pollinators
GROWTH RATE:
Medium
FLOWERING TIME:
Fall
Lt. Sum-Fall
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green (dark)
LANDSCAPE USES:
Border/edging