'Peachie's Pick' Stokes' Aster
Perennial
- Hundreds of jewel-toned flowers bloom in late spring!
- Resistant to deer, insects, disease, and drought.
- Native to North America.
- Blooms are irresistible to butterflies.
- Zones 5-9, sun, 18″ tall x 24″ wide at maturity.
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Description
Aster is a native perennial with a full, bushy habit that is naturally compact, making it perfect for borders or containers. It's generally low maintenance and easy to care for, so it's perfect for beginners. No trimming or shaping is required to keep it looking full and neat! All you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the long-lasting blooms.
Details
Common name: Stokes' aster
Zone: 5 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Height x width: 18" X 18-24"
Flower color: Lavender blue
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Summer
Bloom time: Midsummer, late summer, early fall
Features: Space savers, rabbit resistant , dry soils, drought tolerant, deer resistant, container plants
Uses: Accent, border, container gardening, cottage gardening, foundation planting, massing, specimen
How to Grow
Light: Tolerates filtered sunlight but prefers full sun (> 6 hours sun).
Water: Average water needs. It can adapt to dry or moist conditions but cannot tolerate standing water.
Spacing: 18- 24 inches
Fertilizing: If necessary, fertilize in early spring with a slow-release product such as osmocote. However, fertilizing is generally unnecessary.
Winterizing: Appreciates a winter mulch in the northern parts of its growing range.
Maintenance & pruning: Deadhead individual spent flowers and remove spent flowering stems to encourage additional bloom. Once flowering finishes, cut plants back to the lower foliage to promote new growth.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
I planted three of these this spring and all are blooming! They are so pretty and thankfully the rabbits have left them alone.
I ordered two of these in May and both plants arrived healthy and obviously very vigorous (check the pic)👌🤗
Both have been loaded with lovely blue blooms.
Thank you GGP for never disappointing 😊
These asters came healthy and ready to bloom! They have been blooming almost since I put them in the garden. Their color is just as vibrant as the pictures show. If I had a reason to buy more of these, I would in a heartbeat. The bumblebees love them!
Arrived in terrible condition.
Not what I expected.
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Arrived healthy and well packed!
The plant is doing well. It has been a little stressed due to recent hot weather.
Packed well, plant was healthy
Plants are in; weather has cooperated, The plants do not seem to be thriving. We shall see …
Thank you for your feedback! It’s surprisingly normal for newly transplanted plants to appear like they aren’t growing. That’s because most of the growth occurs below ground in their first year as they allocate more energy to root development. Once your plant is established, it will start investing more in shoot and flower development. To learn more about how plants “sleep, creep, and leap”, read our FAQ here: https://bit.ly/FAQ-plant-growth
I ordered from you on a whim. I am so pleased! Your plants were beautiful. I only lost 1 blanket flower. Everything else looks great and are even blooming. I WILL be back next spring! After seeing what was delivered to me, my daughter also placed an order. Thank you so much for your great products! I will tell all where they came from.
Great plants. So happy and will order more in the spring.
I love these asters! They are purple and hardy and just add so much to color a garden!
The Stokes Aster plants arrived looking quite healthy, They are in the ground and growing quickly, and they appear to be healthy. Good job, Great Garden Plants!
I was really pleased with the size and the condition of the plants when they arrived. They haven’t bloomed yet but I’m sure they’ll be beautiful.
The plant has arrived very fast and extremely healthy. I can't wait for it to bloom!
Lots of buds, right from the start- can’t wait to see what the plants grow into.
Dead.
Hello! We apologize you received your plants not up to our standards. As we try our best to provide exceptional service, some factors like shipping and handling are outside of our control, and issues like this can sometimes happen. Please email pictures of the plant to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we do have a 60-day guarantee on all of our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we will be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
Beautiful healthy thriving plants. Went back to buy more but they were sold out. Will purchase again next spring.
I ordered one last year, and wished I'd ordered more. This year I ordered two more. Have yet to see much happening with the new ones, but last year's is showing nice growth. Love there blooms. One of my favorite perineals.
Why does my stokes aster have flower stems that fall over - they aren’t spindly but just spread out and fall over
If your 'Peachie's Pick' Stokes' Aster stems are falling over, ensure it's in full sun, with well-draining soil, and avoid over-fertilizing. You may also want to provide support with stakes or a plant ring if needed.
Spacing of new Stoke’s Aster (Peachie’s Pick). It looks like they want about 2’ between plants. Just received them today and I want to be sure about the spacing when I put them in the ground. It’s a border around our pool…about 2’ deep, so I’m guessing one plant deep Avery 2’ for the length of the garden.
Hi there! Yes, that should be a good spacing for 'Peachie's Pick' Stokes' Aster.
Do these come seeds or plants, bulbs??
Hello! This will arrive as a young plant in a one quart pot.
Regarding Peachie's Pick Stokes Aster - how will that do in a forest like shade garden in 18062? Thank you!
This plant requires 6 plus hours of sun exposure. It will not thrive well in a shade garden or in the forest.
Are these a perennial?
Yes, this is a perennial!