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Aster Pink Star

Aster pringlei x ericoïdes Pink Star
Pringle's Aster, Heath Aster

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This Aster is a clump-forming perennial, offering long and abundant flowering from September to early November in a cloud of small pink stars with mauve highlights around a yellow heart. Small green, thin, lanceolate leaves cover branching stems with a somewhat rigid appearance. This plant maintains a compact bushy shape and does not sucker. Undemanding and not very susceptible to diseases, it grows in any well-drained soil, enjoys full sun, and tolerates drought.
Flower size
2 cm
Height at maturity
1 m
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -18°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

The Pink Star hybrid Aster, aka Aster ericoides Pink Star, is a dense perennial that blooms from September to early November in a cloud of pinkish-purple flowers. Small, thin, green lanceolate leaves cover the slightly stiff and branching stems. This plant maintains a compact bushy shape and does not sucker. It is undemanding, not very susceptible to diseases, and thrives in well-drained soil, preferring a sunny position and tolerant of drought.

The Pink Star hybrid Aster belongs to the Asteraceae family and is a horticultural creation resulting from cross breeding between Aster ericoides and Aster Pringlei. It combines qualities such as a bushy habit, slender and sturdy stems, fine linear foliage, and extraordinary floriferousness. It also has perfect disease resistance and excellent adaptability to difficult conditions. This herbaceous perennial forms a flowering clump of 1m (3ft) in height and 30 cm (12in) in spread. Its growth rate is quite rapid. The very generous flowering occurs from September until the first days of November. The inflorescence is a semi-double capitule with peripheral ligulate flowers that are pinkish-purple and very delicate. The central flowers (the heart) are bright yellow, turning purple. The heads measure about 2 cm (1in) in diameter and are grouped in short corymbs, numbering 2 to 6. This aster is a deciduous perennial with slightly hairy stems. The basal leaves are slightly pubescent, entire, oblong, lanceolate, and medium green. The cauline leaves are linear, sessile (without petioles), and acute.

It is impossible to imagine our gardens without aster beds or borders. This variety is particularly undemanding, yet highly ornamental. It is a boon for wild gardens, large dry slopes, and the unfrequented corners of the garden. It pairs well with all other plants in the flowerbeds, such as Salvia microphylla, all 'sunflowers' such as the 'Lemon Queen' helianthus, heleniums, goldenrods, and large rudbeckias. Try planting alongside Aster Pink Star, Aster turbinellus, Sedum 'Purple Emperor', and Penstemon 'Mother of pearl' for a combination of colours, foliage, and textures that is delightful from summer to autumn. Group 3 or 5 Pink Star Asters at the back of the bed to create a vibrant, ethereal mass in the autumn light. 'Pink Star' is also an excellent cut flower, much appreciated for country-style bouquets.

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Aster Pink Star (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time September to November
Inflorescence Flower head
Flower size 2 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1 m
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Aster

Species

pringlei x ericoïdes

Cultivar

Pink Star

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Pringle's Aster, Heath Aster

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference802651

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Planting and care

Plant the Pink Star hybrid Aster in autumn or spring in regular, light, well-worked, sandy or loamy soil, moist to dry, perfectly drained. Heavy and wet soils will shorten its lifespan. It appreciates full sun. It is not necessary to stake the plant but avoid strong winds that would flatten the clumps. Avoid moving once established as it does not like change. In a bed, maintain a spacing of at least 50 cm (20in) around the plant. Undemanding and disease resistant, it likes a sunny site and tolerates drought very well, which does not compromise its flowering. Cut back the dry stems in autumn/winter. To propagate, simply take pieces of rooted stems from the edge of the stump in early spring. Its longevity is great,  meaning this plant does not need to be divided every few years.

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Planting period

Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Back of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -18°C (USDA zone 7a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, rich and well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Remove the stems and faded flowers in autumn/winter
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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