Aster Alma Potschke

The Aster ‘Alma Potschke’, Aster novae angliae, displays a beautiful bright neon rose pink daisy like flower that are about quarter sized. The flowers blooms in early fall to frost. ‘Alma Potschke’ is very attractive with a plant width of 34 40” and a height of 18 24”. It is a major attractor to butterflies and bees. ‘Alma Potschke’ is best planted in masses, borders and natural areas. It is also perfect for flowerbeds, shrub beds or colorful containers. Aster ‘Alma Potschke’ does require full sun, but can take some afternoon shade, in a moderate soil range with good drainage that does not become extremely dry during the summer. Aster ‘Alma Potschke’ makes an excellent container plant or front of the garden feature and looks great with ornamental grasses.