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Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Harrington's Pink'

 
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Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Symphyotrichum (sim-fy-oh-TRY-kum) (Info)
Species: novae-angliae (NO-vee ANG-lee-a) (Info)
Cultivar: Harrington's Pink

Synonym:Aster novae-angliae
Synonym:Aster roseus
Synonym:Lasallea novae-angliae
Synonym:Virgulus novae-angliae

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Category:
Perennials

Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Pink

Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Foliage:
Herbaceous

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

2 positives
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

Rating Author Comment
Neutral berrygirl On Mar 19, 2007, berrygirl from Braselton, GA
(Zone 7b) wrote:

ASTER Harrington's Pink - Tall can reach 6' - Plant 20" apart. We are happy to be able to offer these fine New England Asters. They form robust semi-woody clumps which flower from late summer into fall. And do they flower! Each arching branch is covered with blossoms. Tolerant of wet conditions, mildew resistant. Not for a small border, needs room. Clusters of bright pink flowers.
General Information: Tolerant of wet conditions, they are native to Eastern and Central United States. Mildew resistant.
(FROM BLUESTONE)

Positive bigcityal On Dec 7, 2005, bigcityal from Menasha, WI
(Zone 5a) wrote:

This plant puts out a bush of flowers on top. Needs strong staking. Mine got powdery mildew.

Positive poppysue On Jan 22, 2003, poppysue from Westbrook, ME
(Zone 5a) wrote:

'Harrington's Pink' is a blast of color late in the season when there's little else blooming. The plants are loaded with small, clear pink flowers and they tend to become top heavy when in bloom. Staking will keep them upright and from flopping on their neighbors.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Barnesville, Georgia
Logansport, Indiana
Peabody, Massachusetts
Menasha, Wisconsin



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