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Showmakers Pretty Pink-New York Aster-Attracts pollinators and butterflies 4.5" Pot (Pack of 4)

Showmakers Pretty Pink-New York Aster-Attracts pollinators and butterflies 4.5" Pot (Pack of 4)

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Aster novi-belgii 'Showmakers Pretty Pink' Information Page
Aster novi-belgii 'Showmakers Pretty Pink'

Aster novi-belgii 'Showmakers Pretty Pink'

Description

Aster novi-belgii 'Showmakers Pretty Pink' is a vibrant perennial known for its stunning pink blooms that add a splash of color to any garden. This cultivar is part of the New York Aster family, celebrated for its late-season flowering and ability to attract pollinators.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and as a cut flower. It is also well-suited for container gardening and can be used to attract butterflies and bees to your garden.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Aster novi-belgii 'Showmakers Pretty Pink'
  • Common Name Common Name: 'Showmakers Pretty Pink' 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 to pets
  • 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 well-drained soil after the last frost
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers loamy, sandy soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Average humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Divide every 2-3 years to maintain vigor
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