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Goldilocks Aster

CultivarAster 'Goldilocks Aster'

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Aster (the genus)
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Fact sheet

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TypeAnnual

from Aster · “Plants can be Annuals (single growing season)” — King Size Apricot - China Aster Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds

Lightfull sun

from Aster · “full sun for the majority of the day” — How to Grow and Care for Asters

WaterFrequent irrigations, particularly when they reach finished size. Watering thoroughly when irrigation is necessary, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.

from Aster · “Frequent irrigations, particularly when they reach finished size. Watering thoroughly when irrigation is necessary, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.” — Culture Sheet | Walters Gardens, Inc.

Hardiness zones3 through 8

from Aster · “They can be grown in zones 3 through 8” — Growing Guide: How to Grow and Care for Asters - Garden Lovers Club

Height12–72 in

from Aster · “1–6 ft. tall, 1–4 ft. wide” — How to Grow and Care for Asters

Propagationseeds, potted nursery specimens

from Aster · “planted in the springtime, it may take several years for them to mature into full-sized plants. More often, asters are planted from potted nursery specimens.” — How to Grow and Care for Asters

Ready whenpinch off the dying flowers to make room for new growth. Remove dead or wilting stems promptly.

from Aster · “pinch off the dying flowers to make room for new growth” — How to Grow and Care for Asters

Pestsaphids, japanese beetle, chrysanthemum lace bug (corythucha), green patch aphid (in greenhouse), western flower thrips, rosy blister gall (asteromyzia), aster leafhopper, leaf, root-knot nematodes

from Aster · “Aphids, Japanese beetle, chrysanthemum lace bug (Corythucha), green patch aphid (in greenhouse), western flower thrips, rosy blister gall (Asteromyzia), aster leafhopper, leaf and root-knot nematodes.” — Culture Sheet | Walters Gardens, Inc.

Goldilocks Aster hasn't been researched on its own yet; these facts are for the genus as a whole.

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