Symphyotrichum ericoides 'Pink Cloud'

RHS Plant Profile
heath aster 'Pink Cloud'

Synonyms

Aster 'Pink Cloud'
Aster ericoides 'Pink Cloud'

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Herbaceous Perennial

'Pink Cloud' is an herbaceous perennial to 80cm, with narrow leaves and open sprays of light lilac-pink, yellow centred daisies 12mm wide

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed
Hardiness
H7

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus
Symphyotrichum includes around 90 species of annuals, biennials and perennials, mostly spread through the Americas, that were formerly included within the genus Aster. Leaves are simple, lance-shaped and entire, but it is their daisy-like flowerheads that they are grown for; central disc florets are typically yellow, surrounded by strap-shaped ray florets in shades of pink, blue, purple or white
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in open sunny position; may need staking

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Gravel garden
  • Prairie planting
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Cut flowers

Pruning

Cut back in late autumn

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Asters may suffer Verticillium wilt, powdery mildews and grey moulds