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New England aster 'Andenken an Alma Pötschke'

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Andenken an Alma Pötschke'

Genus: Symphyotrichum
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

'Andenken an Alma Pötschke' is a perennial forming a clump of erect stems bearing narrow leaves and sprays of vivid salmon-pink flowerheads in late summer and autumn

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-cultivated, fertile, moist soil in sun or partial shade; may need staking

Pruning

Cut back in late autumn

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring; division every third year to maintain vigour

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Asters may suffer Verticillium wilt, powdery mildews and grey moulds

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years