Pink Crush New England Aster
Aster novae‑angliae ‘Pink Crush’ PP 33628
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Pink Crush New England Aster highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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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.
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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!
