Aster novi-belgii 'Royal Ruby' (New York Asters)
New York Aster 'Royal Ruby', Michaelmas Daisy 'Royal Ruby', Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Royal Ruby', Long-Leaf Aster 'Royal Ruby'
Adding vibrant color to the late summer garden, Aster novi-belgii 'Royal Ruby' (New York Aster) features masses of semi-double, rich mulberry-red flowers with bright golden yellow discs. Borne on slender, branched stems bearing lance-shaped, dark green leaves, they bloom for weeks from late summer to early fall and enliven any sunny corner of the garden. Native to North America, this eye-catching dwarf Aster is easy to grow, long-lived, brings cheerful fall color, and is a great source of nectar for butterflies. Perfect for small gardens or containers!
- Typically grows with an upright, bushy habit, up to 18-20 in. tall (45-50 cm) and 12-18 in. wide (30-45 cm). Deer and rabbit resistant!
- Typically grows with an upright, bushy habit, up to 40 in. tall (100 cm) and 20 in. wide (50 cm). May need staking. Deer and rabbit resistant!
- Thrives in full sun or partial shade, in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Moist, rich soils are preferred. Provide good air circulation to avoid foliage diseases such as powdery mildew. Drought, salt, and wet soil tolerant.
- A vital ingredient of late summer and fall borders, cottage gardens, coastal gardens, or butterfly gardens. New York Asters are also valued for the excellent quality of their cut flowers.
- Asters are a must if you are trying to attract birds or butterflies!
- Propagate by division in spring. Divide every third year to maintain vigor. Pinching back several times in early summer will help develop more compact and bushy plants,
- Sometimes susceptible to powdery mildew.
- Cut back in late fall.
Aster novi-belgii, commonly known as New York Aster, belongs to the Asteraceae family, which also includes 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. The flowers of New York Asters are always held in sprays rather than individually and provide an outstanding late-season show.
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Requirements
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 | Aster |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Late) Fall |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" (45cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Wet Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 4
– 8 |
---|---|
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 | Aster |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Late) Fall |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" (45cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Wet Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |