Aster novi-belgii pink

Common Name:
Michaelmas Daisy 'Pink'

Description:
Aster novi-belgii 'Pink', commonly known as Michaelmas Daisy 'Pink', is a charming herbaceous perennial renowned for its profusion of soft pink, daisy-like flowers with sunny yellow centres. Blooming from late summer into autumn, it provides a vibrant splash of colour when many other plants have finished flowering. This compact, clump-forming plant features narrow, lance-shaped green foliage and maintains a tidy, upright habit, making it ideal for borders, containers, and cottage gardens. In Melbourne's temperate climate, 'Pink' thrives in moist, well-drained soils and performs best in full sun to partial shade. Regular deadheading encourages prolonged blooming, and cutting back the stems in late autumn prepares the plant for vigorous growth in the following season. Its resilience and low maintenance requirements make it a valuable addition to any garden seeking late-season interest.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 30–90 cm

• Width: 30–60 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Late Summer

• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Pink with Yellow Centres

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Bee Attracting

• Butterfly Attracting

• Perennial

• Suitable for Cut Flowers

• Low Maintenance

• Drought Tolerant (once established)

• Coastal Tolerant

• Deer Resistant

Toxicity:
Not known to be toxic to humans or pets. However, ingestion in large quantities may cause mild gastrointestinal upset.

Companion Plants:

• Sedum (Sedum spp.)

• Echinacea (Echinacea spp.)

• Rudbeckia (Rudbeckia spp.)

• Salvia (Salvia spp.)

• Coreopsis (Coreopsis spp.)