An Overview of Pink Aster Flower
Adding pops of colour to the late-season garden, the pink aster is a dwarf aster with a series of small, pale pink semi-double flowers adorned with a sunny yellow centre. This dense aster has glossy dark green foliage, which is distinguished by excellent disease resistance.
What You'll Love
- The roots of aster are used in soups
- The young leaves are lightly cooked and used as greens.
- When consuming, you may devour the blooms and the leaves
- The Ojibwa used aster root topically for headache relief
Benefits of Pink Aster Flower
Aster additionally dealt with venereal diseases. Asters characterize innocence due to their white colour. They constitute devotion due to their pink colour. The red colour of asters shows sensitivity and love. Many pollinating bugs are interested in Asters and goldenrod overdue withinside the season. Many birds and small animals depend on those seeds and stalks for meals and refuge throughout the wintry weather season.
How to Care And Sow Pink Aster Flower Seeds
The best climate for Asters is a climate with wonderfully humid summers. Aster plants should not be exposed to midday sun when temperatures are warmer. You have to choose a sunny location. The loamy soil should be moist but well-drained. It is recommended to mix organic fertilizer into the soil before planting. Seeds can be started indoors over winter by growing them in pots or flats and storing them in the refrigerator for four to six weeks to simulate winter dormancy. This cold weather stimulates seed germination. Aster seeds should be planted 1 inch deep in a sunny area of your home. Once the threat of frost has passed in the spring, plant the seedlings outdoors.
The best time to plant young plants is from mid-spring to late summer. Aster is available in your area in the fall and can be planted as soon as they are fully grown and potted. Spacing between aster plants should be 1 to 3 feet, depending on their type and size. Provide plenty of water for plants when planting. To keep the soil cool and prevent weed growth, mulch is required after planting. Bees, butterflies and other pollinators are very fond of small birds. Watch for stressed plants and try a different watering method if you are dropping flowers. High under the tree for more stability.
Note: This Overview is intended as a guide only since cultural practices and climatic conditions may vary.
Specifications:
- Product: Pink Aster Seeds
- Season: Late spring
- USDA Zones: 3-8
- Days to Harvest: 90-120
- Soil Type: Loamy soil
- Temperature: 18°-21° degrees Celsius
- Scientific Name: Symphyotrichum ericoides
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Clade: Tracheophytes, Angiosperms, Eudicots, Asterids
- Order: Asterales
- Family: Asteraceae
- Tribe: Astereae
- Genus: Aster
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