New England Aster - A great North American autumn flower - how to grow fall blooming aster flowers скачать в хорошем качестве

New England Aster - A great North American autumn flower - how to grow fall blooming aster flowers

The New England aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae -formerly aster novae-angliae) is a star of the autumn garden. The plants can grow several feet tall, and in late summer to early fall the daisy shaped flowers appear. The flowers are typically 1.5-inch wide in a purple color with yellow-orange centers and are very attractive to pollinators. Asters are fast growers and often bloom their first year.  For best results plant in full sun in rich soil. Your main task might simply be watering when there isn't enough rainfall and the soil dries out. New England asters need full sun to grow and bloom their best. These plants prefer rich soil with a slightly acidic soil pH and good drainage, but they can grow in other soil types as well. New England asters like moist but not soggy soil. New England asters tend to favor cooler climates. Extreme heat can wilt the plants. Fertilize your asters in the spring, and you also can enrich the soil with compost. The latest gardening videos from GardenClips feature flowering perennial plants, new plants for the garden, native plants, and pollinator friendly plants. Of all the gardening shows on youtube that feature gardening videos for beginners and seasoned gardeners too, we think GardenClips will be one of your favorites.