Aster oblongifolius 'Cotton Candy' PP34580 (Syn. Symphyotrichum oblongifolium)

Photo Credit: Plants Nouveau

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Forming a very broad mound of rust and powdery mildew resistant foliage, this showy aster is perfect for mass plantings and filling large garden beds. Blossoms open cotton candy pink then lighten to pale pink, lending a two-tone appearance. Breeder: Chicago Botanic Garden. Introduced by: Plants Nouveau.

Plant Details

Zone: 4 - 8
Height: 2-3'
Spread: 4-5'
Exposure: Full Shade
Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established

Bloom time: Early Fall, Mid-Fall
Foliage Color: Green Shades
Flower Color: Pink Shades
Fragrant: Yes
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: 2-3'
Spread: 4-5'
Exposure: Full Shade
Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
Bloom time: Early Fall, Mid-Fall
Foliage Color: Green Shades
Flower Color: Pink Shades

Fragrant: Yes
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

Aster oblongifolius ‘Cotton Candy’ PP34580 (Syn. Symphyotrichum oblongifolium)