Aster novae-angliae 'Alma Potschke'

New England Aster

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Common Name:

New England Aster

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

120 cm

Maximum width:

90 cm

New England Aster (Aster novae-angliae 'Alma Potschke') - Description

Upright and vigorous with loads of gorgeous flowers. Fast growing too. The daisy-like flowers are stunning pink with sun-yellow centers, up to 2" across. Full sun.

New England Aster (Aster novae-angliae 'Alma Potschke') - Blooming

Blooms can be white, blue, red, pink, lavender. Most flowers will have yellow centers and resemble a typical Daisy.

New England Aster (Aster novae-angliae 'Alma Potschke') - Growth

There are about 250 species of Asters, but generally they need full sun, or partial shade. Plants range in size from 6 inches to 6 ft. in height.

New England Aster (Aster novae-angliae 'Alma Potschke') - Planting

Sow seeds in spring or autumn, in a cold frame using containers. Divide in spring (preferably) or in autumn making sure to replant only vigorous, young shoots. Also, root basal cuttings of certain species in spring.

New England Aster (Aster novae-angliae 'Alma Potschke') - Pest

Susceptible to wilt, gray mold, rusts, powdery mildew, white smut, rosy blister gall, and aster yellows. Fungal leaf spots and stem cankers are common. Aphids, tarsonemid mites, slugs, snails, and nematodes can cause problems.