New England Aster 'Andenken an Alma Potschke', Michaelmas Daisy 'Andenken an Alma Potschke', Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Andenken an Alma Potschke', New England Aster 'Alma Potschke', Michaelmas Daisy 'Alma Potschke', Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Alma Potschke'
Fast-growing, upright, and vigorous, New England Aster ‘Andenken an Alma Potschke’ (Aster novae-angliae) features masses of large, daisy-like, bright rose-pink flowers, up to 2 in. wide (5 cm) with sunny yellow center disks. Blooming for 6 weeks or longer, from late summer to late fall, this eye-catching beauty enlivens any garden’s sunny corner. Native to North America, it is easy to grow, long-lived, brings cheerful fall color, and is a great source of nectar for butterflies.
Aster novae-angliae, commonly known as New England Aster, belongs to the Asteraceae family, including yarrows, chrysanthemums, and sunflowers. The Genus Aster contains over 600 species and thousands of hybrid varieties, providing a wide choice to pick from, as they all vary in habit, height, flower color, leaf shape, and growing conditions. Providing an outstanding late-season show with its masses of violet or lavender daisy-like flowers, the New England Aster is one of the tallest and most spectacular of the Asters.
Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Compositae |
Genus | Aster |
Common names | Michaelmas Daisy, New England Aster, Aster |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Late), Fall |
Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit, Clay Soil, Wet Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Bees |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Rain Gardens |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Compositae |
Genus | Aster |
Common names | Michaelmas Daisy, New England Aster, Aster |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Late), Fall |
Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
Maintenance | Average |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit, Clay Soil, Wet Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Bees |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Rain Gardens |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Aster novae-angliae ‘Andenken an Alma Potschke’ (New England Aster) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Aster novae-angliae ‘Andenken an Alma Potschke’ (New England Aster) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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