Aster ericoides 'Pink Cloud' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Heath aster 'Pink Cloud' (Aster ericoides) is an upright perennial that produces light pink, basket-shaped flowers arranged in panicles with a pleasant fragrance from September to November. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows to a width of approx. 50 cm. The Heath aster 'Pink Cloud' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Aster vimineus, Aster pansus, Symphyotrichum ericoides.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * fragrant flowers * very beautiful in containers

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Heath aster 'Pink Cloud' are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Heath aster 'Pink Cloud' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Heath aster 'Pink Cloud' sets beautiful accents together with: Bluish spurge, large butterwort, Indian grass.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Aster ericoides 'Pink Cloud' forms basket-shaped, light pink-coloured flowers arranged in panicles from September. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, rock garden, cottage garden, bee pasture