code: 582
It makes a distinctive, slow-growing cushion
Family: Compositae
Common name: Aster alpinus Pinkie
Plant Classification: Hardy perennial
Minimum Height: 15 cm
Maximum Height: 20 cm
Beautiful pink daisy flowers with yellow eyes open from late spring to early summer on this delicate alpine daisy. It makes a distinctive, slow-growing cushion on your rock garden or scree where it will also attract butterflies. (Syn. Aster alpinus ‘Pinkie’)
Sowing advice:
Seeds can be sown at any time but are best sown in winter or early spring to benefit from a cold spell in the wet compost to break their dormancy. We advise covering seeds very thinly with sand or fine grit to about the depth of the seed size. If the seeds do not come up within 6 to 12 weeks the damp seed tray can be given cold treatment in a fridge for about four weeks. They may still take very many months to appear, so please never discard the pot or tray.
| Bloom color | Pink |
| Bloom time | Late Spring to Late Summer |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, rock garden |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Deciduous, broadleaf |
| Leaf color | Green |
