About the Aster - Alma
Potschke :
The Aster ‘Alma Potschke’, Aster novae-angliae,
displays a beautiful bright neon rose pink
daisy-like flower that are about quarter-sized. The
flowers blooms in early fall to frost. ‘Alma
Potschke’ is very attractive with a plant width of
34-40” and a height of 18-24”. It is a major
attractor to butterflies and bees. ‘Alma Potschke’
is best planted in masses, borders and natural
areas. It is also perfect for flowerbeds, shrub beds
or colorful containers.
Aster ‘Alma Potschke’ does require full sun, but
can take some afternoon shade, in a moderate soil
range with good drainage that does not become
extremely dry during the summer. Aster ‘Alma
Potschke’ makes an excellent container plant or
front of the garden feature and looks great with
ornamental grasses.
