New England aster

New England Aster requires weekly watering, especially during hot weather; it needs at least 1 inch of water per week, either from rainfall or from a watering can. It's best to water these plants at the beginning or end of the day, so that the heat of the sun does not evaporate the water. During winter months, watering can be reduced to once every 2-3 weeks. It is important to not over-water this plant, as this can lead to root rot and other issues.

New England aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae KICKIN LAVENDER) typically thrives in full sunlight with 5 to 8 hours of sunlight per day. However, the plant species can tolerate partial shade, so it can do well with at least 4 hours of direct sunlight daily.

New England aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae Kickin Lavender) is best pruned in late spring or early summer, once the majority of the flowering has finished or is close to finishing. Pruning in the late spring or early summer allows enough time for the plant to recover from pruning and produce flowers for the remainder of the season. Depending on the amount of growth, lightly prune the plant by removing dead, damaged, or diseased growth, and also any stems that appear leggy or are crowding other stems. For aesthetic purposes, you can also thin the plant, but take care to not over-prune, as you will reduce the number of flowering stems. For more tips on pruning New England aster, contact your local Cooperative Extension Service.