Aster 'Andenken an Alma Potschke'
Aster novae-angliae ‘Andenken an Alma Potschke’ or New England Aster ‘Andenken an Alma Potschke’ or Symphyotrichum novae-angliae ‘Andenken an Alma Pötschke’ is part of the Asteraceae family of plants. It is a clump-forming perennial. Aster ‘Andenken an Alma Potschke’ is native to North America. Aster ‘Andenken an Alma Potschke’ is an erect-growing plant and grows to 1.5m or 5ft.
Aster ‘Andenken an Alma Potschke’ is multi-stemmed and has dark green narrow leaves which are also hairy. The flowers are daisy-like dark pink or bright magenta about 2in or 5cm wide and have a yellow center.
Aster ‘Andenken an Alma Potschke’ thrives in the sun, so plant it in the sun or partial shade in moist, humus-rich soil that is well-drained. Pinch the tips to make it bushier. However, it is drought-tolerant, as well as salt and wet soil tolerant. Since it grows densely it is best to allow air circulation to prevent powdery mildew. Aster ‘Andenken an Alma Potschke’ flowers attract birds and butterflies. Though they grow erect and can be very bushy they might still require staking.
Propagate Aster ‘Andenken an Alma Potschke’ from seed, it also self-seeds. You can cut it back after flowers are done to stop it from self-seeding. It is also possible to propagate Aster by division every few years.
Aster ‘Andenken an Alma Potschke’ is also known as:
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae ‘Andenken an Alma Pötschke’
Aster ‘Alma Potschke’
Alma Potschke
Michaelmas
New England Aster
Andenken an Alma Potschke
Michaelmas Daisy
Andenken an Alma Potschke
New England Aster Alma Potschke
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
Alma Potschke
Andenken an Alma Potschke
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
