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Enter the approximate length and width of the area you will be planting and click 'Calculate' to determine how many Aster novae-angliae 'Vibrant Dome' you will need.
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Aster novae-angliae 'Vibrant Dome'
New England aster
- Category: Perennial, Native
- Patent: PP19538
- Breeder: Must Have Perennials™
- Hardiness Zone: 3-8
- Height: 18-20 Inches
- Spread: 30 Inches
- Spacing: 12-18 Inches
- Bloom Color: Pink
Vibrant, hot-pink, star-shaped flowers with yellow center accents adorn lance-shaped green foliage through autumn. The compact, mounding habit of this sport of Aster 'Purple Dome' has proven mildew resistance. Reaching between 18 and 20 inches, 'Vibrant Dome' performs best in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. A beautiful performer for late season color.
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Green Infrastructure
| • | Bioretention/Rain Garden |
Wetland Indicator Status
| • | Falcutative Wetland (FACW) |
Plug Type
| • | Horticultural Plug |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Fall |
Propagation Type
| • | Vegetative |
Additional Information about Aster novae-angliae 'Vibrant Dome'
A vigorous sport with all the famous assets of 'Purple Dome' – tough, compact, disease-resistant and heavy-blooming – in a bright new color for the fall garden. Hot raspberry-pink starry flowers completely cover foliage. Vernalization is not required for flowering. Like 'Purple Dome', and unlike most of its species, 'Vibrant Dome' needs no cutback for height control. Compact mounds of attractive dark green, lance-shaped foliage. - Must Have Perennials™
Originally occurring in moist prairies, meadows, thickets, low valleys and stream banks throughout the eastern United States, Symphyotrichum novae-angliae grows in full sun in average to moist soil. New England aster can go through short dry periods and prefers good drainage.
Aster species are a staple in plantings with the intention of erosion control and pollinator habitat. For best practices in highly managed settings, cut back after flowering to prevent the spread of variable seedlings.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Aster novae-angliae 'Vibrant Dome'
Divide as desired every third year. ‘Vibrant Dome’ thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and prefers full sun to partial shade for optimal growth.
