Aster 'STARLIGHT' Michaelmas daisy, New York aster
size/type
low perennial,low perennial
usual height
0,2-0,3m
usual width
0,3-0,5m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
September-October
location
full sun
USDA zone (lowest)
4 (down to -34°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
New York aster is an old time favourite in Czech and Slovak gardens. These plants are carefree and flower over a long period. Since they are so attractive and popular breeders keep coming up with new, improved varieties that brighten up our early autumn gardens.
Description of the plant:
Starlight is a modern variety of New York aster with bright purple pink, double flowers from September till October. The plants forms a compact clump, neatly shaped into a mound not taller than 30 cm. Leaves are rich green, narrowly oblong, very resistant to common aster diseases. To multiply the number of flowers and to achieve a bushier plant pinching in late June is recommended. These asters are more resistant to common aster diseases such as powdery mildew and black spot if grown in constantly moist, rich soil (any pH). Grow them in full sun and fertilize annually for profuse flowering. Cut back to ground level in early spring. Most of them are exceptionally hardy. Hardy to about -34°C (USDA zone 4).
Last update 20-01-2013
