Stokes Aster 'Peachie's Pick'

Stokesia 'Peachie's Pick' will charm you with its pastel-coloured flowers and evergreen foliage. This perennial, also known as Stokes' Aster, is a true wonder of nature that will add a touch of country charm to your outdoor spaces.

Features:

• Habit: Compact and rounded clump, ideal for borders and flower beds.
• Flowers: Beautiful double peach-pink flowers 8 to 10 cm in diameter, reminiscent of pom-poms. Abundant flowering from mid-summer to late summer.
• Foliage: Evergreen dark green foliage, lanceolate and slightly toothed, forming a dense and attractive clump.
• Mature size: 30 to 45 cm in height and width.
• Hardiness: Zone 5, good resistance to Quebec's cold winters.
• Sunlight: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Rich, well-drained and slightly acidic. It also tolerates dry soils.

Where to plant and use:

This variety is perfect for borders, flower beds, rock gardens and pollinator gardens. It can also be grown in pots to decorate terraces and balconies.

Growing tips:

• Watering: Water moderately, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring to promote flowering.
• Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers to prolong flowering. Cut back the clump in spring to encourage new growth.
• Winter protection: Mulch the base of the plant in autumn to protect the roots from frost.