Symphyotrichum novi belgii 'Pretty Pink'

Showmakers® Aster 'Pretty Pink'

Family: Saxifragaceae (Saxifrage Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  4-8

·        Height: 10-12 inches

·        Spread: 10-12 inches

·        Bloom Time: September to October

·        Bloom: purple-pink pom-poms

·        Light: full sun to part shade

·        Soil: average, well-drained; prefers rich soils

·        Moisture: medium; allow soil to dry out between waterings

·        Use: borders, cottage gardens; attracts pollinators

·        Care: low maintenance; divide clumps every 2-3 years in early spring.

·        Concerns: no serious insect problems

·        Native to: New York

·        Notes: compact, bushy mound of green foliage

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·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Welcome Garden B181

 

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Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Pink Fire'

Cheddar Pink 'Pink Fire'

Family: Caryophyllaceae (Carnation Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  3-9

·        Height: 6-8 inches

·        Spread: 8-12 inches

·        Bloom Time: May to July

·        Bloom: fiery, lavender-pink

·        Light: full sun

·        Soil: prefers well-drained, alkaline soil

·        Moisture: medium, drought tolerant

·        Use: rock gardens, borders, edging, ground cover, containers;  flowers attract butterflies

·        Care: low maintenance; remove spent flowers for continued bloom

·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems; crown rot may occur in wet, poorly-drained soil or if winter mulch is not removed in spring; watch for aphids, slugs, caterpillars, and verticillium wilt

·        Native to: species native to temperate regions of Europe, once abundant in Cheddar Gorge (N. Somerset) England

·        Notes: blue-green foliage; clove-like fragrance deer tolerant; salt tolerant

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·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Welcome Garden B182

 

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