Description
(Symphyotrichum novi-angliae ‘Barr’s Pink’)
POSITION & USES
Asters prefer a sunny position. Plant at the front of a bed with other perennials or in large pots on the patio. Avoid wet roots in winter.
CULTIVATION
Easily grown in any reasonable garden soil. Cut flowering stems to the close to the ground in late autumn.
FERTILISING
Regular applications of Seasol and Power Feed will keep it looking its best.
Plant Attributes
| HAT COLOUR | Pink |
|---|---|
| SPECIAL QUALITIES | Barr’s Pink is one of the best border asters. It provides a neat and tight border when not in flower and in autumn a splash of bright coloured flowers. |
| FLOWERS | Barr’s Pink is actually a Symphyotrichum and is an excellent clumping perennial for colour in autumn and form when not in flower. |
| PLANTS NEEDED PER SQUARE METRE | 5-6 |
| HABIT | Forms an evergreen clumping mound. |
| WIDTH | 50cm |
| HEIGHT | 40cm |
