Stokesia laevis 'Peach Melba' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
Stokes' aster
Stokesia laevis 'Peach Melba'
Stokes' aster (Stokesia laevis 'Peach Melba') is a fast-growing perennial with grey-green foliage. Its bell-shaped, double flowers have bright pink and yellow petals in the summer. Growing to a height of 40-50 cm, these eye-catching blooms are fragrant and attract butterflies and other pollinators. This species is drought-tolerant and grows best in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. It also makes a great cut flower and can be planted along the border of a garden. With its easy-care growing requirements and brightly-colored blooms, Stokes' aster is an excellent choice for adding summer color to any garden.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 9
Flowers:
Blue Flowers In Summer
Sun:
Full sun, Part sun/part shade, Sheltered
Soil:
Acidic, Well-drained
Fruits:
pink,peach,white Fruits In Autumn Ready In Summer
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,peach
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Stokes' aster requires regular watering to keep the soil moist. Depending on the weather conditions, the plant should be watered 2 to 3 times a week. It's best to water the plant deeply, saturating the soil and allowing the excess water to drain away. During hot, dry weather, daily watering may be necessary. During the cooler autumn months, watering can be decreased to about once a week.It's important to avoid overwatering the plant since this can lead to root rot.
sunlight
Stokes' aster is best suited for 6-8 hours of direct sunlight for optimal growth. During the wintertime the plant will require even more bright indirect sunlight. During the summer, it should be moved to a shadier area if it receives more than 6 hours of direct sunlight to prevent wilting. In the colder regions, the plant should be kept in a sheltered environment away from the wind.
pruning
Stokes' aster (Stokesia laevis 'Peach Melba') should be pruned when flowering begins to fade. Pruning should be done selectively and only those shoots that appear to have “gone by” should be removed. For optimal results, lightly prune the entire plant after all flowering is finished. This will encourage a bushier habit that will yield more blooms for the following season. When pruning, it is important to leave some foliage intact as this will help the plant to stay healthy and last for many years. Pruning should be light, removing no more than 1-third of the total plant.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Stokesia laevis 'Peach Melba' typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Stokesia laevis 'Peach Melba' is in July and August.
