Pink Crush New England Aster

Densely Blooming Fall Color

Bring a bold burst of late-season beauty to your garden with the Pink Crush New England Aster PP#33628 (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Pink Crush'). This compact yet powerful hybrid of the tough New England Aster native absolutely explodes with deep rosy-pink blooms in early fall, creating one of the densest floral displays you'll see all year. Butterflies can't resist it, bees buzz about it, and gardeners fall head over heels for its stunning color and pollinator power!

This clump-forming herbaceous perennial is upright and bushy, standing around 20-24 inches tall and 34-38 inches wide. You'll love how its deep green lanceolate leaves form a tidy base, while its rigid upright stems carry a nearly solid canopy of blooms from late summer into mid-fall. The flower heads are fluffy and Daisy-like, completely blanketing the plant for weeks on end! No leggy stems or floppy habits here!

New England Asters are native to North America, and this hybrid is bred for improved performance. Pink Crush is cold-hardy in USDA growing zones 3 through 8 and thrives in a wide variety of climates.

Key Features

• Extremely dense, dark rose-pink blooms from late summer to frost
• Upright, bushy 2-3 foot habit; never floppy
• Highly attractive to butterflies and pollinators
• Deer resistant and low maintenance
• Native cultivar hybrid for superior garden performance

Landscaping Uses

At just 2 feet tall and about 3 feet wide, this floral powerhouse is ideal for mid-border color or late-season highlights! Adapted for pollinator gardens, wildflower meadows, and formal borders alike. Symbolizing love, patience, and wisdom, this cultivar from Proven Winners® is a top pick for color, durability, and butterfly support during the shoulder season when much of the garden is winding down!

• Add to pollinator gardens or wildflower meadows
• Plant en masse for a vibrant fall showstopper
• Use in cut flower gardens for long-lasting blooms
• Great for cottage garden borders
• Pair with Ornamental Grasses and Sedum for seasonal contrast
• Accent sunny foundation beds or native garden displays

Care and Maintenance

As an herbaceous perennial, Pink Crush dies back in the fall and returns stronger each spring. It's a sun-loving, drought-tolerant native hybrid that shines with very little fuss!

• Planting Time: Spring or early fall. Read more on planting and caring for Asters here.
• Sun Needs: Full sun for best flowering
• Soil Needs: Well-drained soil; tolerates clay and sandy soils once established
• Moisture Needs: Moderate moisture; drought-tolerant once established
• Mulch: Apply a 3-4 inch layer of arborist mulch to retain moisture and regulate soil temps
• Fertilization Needs: Light application of compost or balanced slow-release fertilizer in the springtime
• Pruning Info: Cut to the ground in late fall or early spring; no need to deadhead, but you can shear/pinch back in mid-June to delay bloom and keep it even more compact
• Division Info: Divide every 3-4 years in spring to rejuvenate and spread
• Special Perks/Growing Tips For Success:
• Deer resistant, cold-hardy, and tolerant of urban conditions
• Low maintenance
• Won't tolerate overly wet soil

Don't Miss The Crush!

Fall in love with the Pink Crush Aster, a Proven Winners® garden standout that finishes the season with a spectacular, pollinator-friendly finale! Whether you're filling a border, adding late color, or building a butterfly buffet, this vivid bloomer makes an unforgettable impact. Buy now and Nature Hills will ship this garden gem to your doorstep!