Aster 'Billowing Pink' PP32556
(Syn: Symphyotrichum)
Aster
This showy hybrid of A. novae-angliae x A. oblongifolium from Chicagoland Grows® forms a broad, dense mound covered in 1.5”, bubblegum pink flowers in fall. Slightly upturned petals give the blooms a unique look. Demonstrates excellent resistance to rust, powdery mildew and lacebugs. Introduced by: Plants Nouveau.
Plant Details
- Zone: 4 - 8
- Height: 25-30"
- Spread: 48"
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil Moisture: High Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: No
- Bloom time: Late Fall, Mid-Fall
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Pink Shades
- Fragrant: No
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Nativar
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: No
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Plant Details
- Zone: 4 - 8
- Height: 25-30"
- Spread: 48"
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil Moisture: High Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: No
- Bloom time: Late Fall, Mid-Fall
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Pink Shades
- Fragrant: No
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Nativar
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: No
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Grower Information
Plant your Aster crop in spring for late summer and fall sales opportunities along with Rudbeckia, Eupatorium, Vernonia and fall grasses. Asters are heavy feeders, but it is best to discontinue feeding once they begin to bloom. Pinching is beneficial to promote lateral branching.
- PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
- Optimal Planting Time: Spring
- Retail Sales Window: Fall, Summer
- Moisture in Production: Average
- Requires Shade in Production: No
- Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
- Vernalization Beneficial: Yes