Botanical profile

Aster 'Pink Crush'

Latin name
Aster 'Pink Crush'
Common name
Autumn aster with bright pink flowers
Type
Perennial
Family
Asteraceae

Pink Crush' is a rounded, compact aster that is very floriferous and is covered in a profusion of bright pink flowers with yellow centers at the end of the season. Its bushy habit and dense structure make it an ideal perennial for borders, beds, and autumn compositions. Its dark green foliage remains healthy until the first frost, providing a vibrant contrast to its blooms.

Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Repellent
Helps repel certain pests

Repellent

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate
Fertilization
Fertilizer for flowering
Soil type
Well drained
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
September-October
Flower color
Pink
Foliage color
Green
Shape
Erected
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
24 inches (61 cm)
Width
3.2 feet (96.5 cm)
Growth rate
Moderate

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