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RedCrocus Showmakers Blue Bayou New York Aster for Colorful Gardens 4.5" Pot (Pack of 4)

RedCrocus Showmakers Blue Bayou New York Aster for Colorful Gardens 4.5" Pot (Pack of 4)

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Aster novi-belgii 'Showmakers Blue Bayou' Information Page
Aster novi-belgii 'Showmakers Blue Bayou'

Aster novi-belgii 'Showmakers Blue Bayou'

Description

The 'Showmakers Blue Bayou' is a stunning cultivar of the New York Aster, known for its vibrant blue-purple flowers that bloom profusely in late summer to fall. This perennial is a favorite for adding a splash of color to gardens and attracting pollinators such as butterflies and bees.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and as a cut flower. It also works well in containers and can be used to create a colorful display in mixed plantings.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Aster novi-belgii 'Showmakers Blue Bayou'
  • Common Name Common Name: Showmakers Blue Bayou' New York Aster
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 18-24 inches tall, 12-18 inches wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 4-8
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late summer to fall
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Sedum, Echinacea, Rudbeckia

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall, spacing 12-18 inches apart
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers rich, loamy soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Average humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones to protect roots
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant crown at soil level
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring
  • Special Care Special Care: Divide every 2-3 years to maintain vigor
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