Description

Aster ‘Pink’ – Michaelmas Daisy

Overview:
A late-season showstopper, Aster ‘Pink’ produces masses of daisy-like pink blooms with golden centres, adding a splash of colour to gardens just as summer fades. This pollinator-friendly perennial attracts bees and butterflies, making it a perfect addition to wildlife-friendly borders, cottage gardens, and urban planting schemes. Pair with echinacea, sedums, and ornamental grasses for a stunning autumn display.

Plants supplied in a grower’s pot, decorative pot not included.

Key Features & Care:
Mature Height: 50-90cm
Mature Spread: 40-60cm
Flower Colour: Soft pink with a golden-yellow centre
Flowering Period: Late summer to autumn
Foliage: Deep green, lance-shaped leaves
Fragrant: No
Growth Rate: Moderate
Hardiness: Hardy in UK gardens, tolerates light frost
Position: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained
Soil PH: Neutral to slightly alkaline
Soil Type: Loam, chalk, clay
Wildlife Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies

Perfect For:
Adding late-season colour to borders and beds
Cottage and wildlife-friendly gardens
Pairing with grasses and autumn perennials
Low-maintenance, naturalistic planting schemes

How to Grow:
Plant in moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered spot, and allow it to naturalise over time for a relaxed, effortless display. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering, and cut back in late winter for fresh growth in spring.

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