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Honeysong Pink New England Aster

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Honeysong Pink'

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ZONES  4-8 | Good to grow! Zone
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Symphtotrichum novae-angliae 'Honeysong Pink' (New England Aster) announces fall with an abundance of lovely pink, golden-centered flowers. Standing tall, it is a perfect solution for adding height to the back of the perennial border. A pollinator favorite, this easy to grow native cultivar will bloom from late summer well into fall, filling the garden with late season color and visiting pollinators.
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Symphtotrichum novae-angliae 'Honeysong Pink' (New England Aster) is a great way to fill the garden with late season color. Easy to grow, this native perennial hails from the Midwest, where it flourishes in prairies, valleys, and meadows. Its height lends well to the back of a perennial garden bed, where it can act as a cover for other plants whose blooms have faded. It may need staking if floppy, or it may also be pinched back in early summer to encourage a bushier form. 'Honeysong Pink' is also lovely planted in groups in a wildflower garden or meadow where it can naturalize. 'Honeysong Pink' prefers average, well-drained soil in a sunny location with consistent moisture (avoid poorly draining clay soils). Give it a bit of space to avoid powdery mildew, and divide it every few years for best health (and more plants). Asters are deer-resistant pollinator favorite that provide much-needed late-season pollen for bees and butterflies, and later, seed for birds. Plant with Echinacea (Coneflower), Monarda (Bee Balm), Solidago (Goldenrod) and Ornamental Grasses.

Planting & Care

Growing Aster (Aster)
These are late summer/fall blooming native wildflowers that are easy-to-grow and provide an ample late season nectar supply for butterflies and bees. As such, they are an indispensible perennial for late season color and for feeding migrating Monarchs. Asters are resistant to browsing rabbits.

  • They grow well in most any type of soil including clay.
  • Mulch with common mulching materials as well as gravel when planted in a xeriscape.
  • Most do well with regular irrigation to keep the soil moderately moist. Some species are more xeric.
  • Plant in full sun or part sun. Some varieties will stretch in too much shade
  • Just a few handfuls of compost and Yum Yum Mix in the planting hole is enough. Don't plant into a rich, highly amended soil.
  • Species that spread to form wide growing clumps can be divided in mid-spring.
  • Fertilize in the fall with Yum Yum Mix and good quality compost.
  • Deadheading is not necessary, but will reduce re-seeding of seed-grown varieties.
  • Leave standing over the winter months and cut back hard to 1 to 2" above the ground.
  • If foliage becomes affected with mildew at the end of the growing season, cut back to the ground and remove the leaves/stems to the compost pile or trash.

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Key Features

Light Requirements

  • Full Sun

Water Tolerance

Moderate Rainfall

Bloom Time

Late summer

Advantages

  • Bee Friendly
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Birds
  • Native
  • Mass Plantings
  • Long Bloom Time
  • Naturalizes
  • Easy To Grow
  • Low Maintenance
  • Cut Flowers
  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Additional information

Mature Height

30-36" tall

Mature Spread

24-30" wide

Soil Type

  • Average Soil
  • Sandy Soil
  • Clay Soil
  • Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil

Soil Moisture

  • Average

Planting Time

  • Fall

Native To

North America

Growing Zones

  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8

Neonicotinoid Free

Yes

Can Send To PO Box

No

Ships to Hawaii & Alaska

No

Overall rating: 4.6 / 5 from 5 reviews.

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No flowers yet.

"I'm not sure if I should recommend this plant as there have been no flowers, just plant growth with lots of feelers."

— Kim (4/5)

Doing well so far

"Planted late season so I was concerned as the really hot, dry southwest summer weather had begun. Not sure anything with New England in the name would thrive but worth a try. I planted it under a little shade from a tall, annual,sunflower and added a drip. The plant took off! So far, so good!"

— Test G. (4/5)

Excellent and beautiful!

"Excellent and thriving one year later. Did not bloom the first season as it was putting down roots. Clay, Zone 8a"

— ADL (5/5)

Excellent customer service

"I just submitted a review for Honeysong Pink Aster but I forgot to add one thing. Contrary to the other reviewer, I received commendable customer service from High Country gardens. There was a problem with my order which was caused by the Postal Service and when I called about it HGC responded immediately to send me replacement plants. Anything I've received from HGC has always been of the highest quality and condition and I highly recommend them."

— Limey (5/5)

Beautiful plant

"I planted two in the spring , in clay soil in a large central bed surrounded by lawn. It joins Karl Foerster grasses, Purple Loosestrife, Verbena Bonariensis, Gauras of several hues, Little Spires Perokskia, and a few Raydon's Favorite asters. Unfortunately when first planted they were eaten to the ground by rabbits and I had to cage the asters before they started growing again. They have since re-grown into healthy plants with beautiful pink flowers. Can't wait until next year when they will be a lot taller."

— Limey (5/5)

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