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Aster Woods Pink
Symphyotrichum dumosum 'Wood's Pink'
“Aster ‘Wood’s Pink’ is one of those plants that gives more than it takes — compact, colorful, and effortless. It stays neat, blooms for months, and adds that pop of pink that every fall garden needs. I love using it along pathways or in mixed planters where it just lights up the season.”
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Aster ‘Wood’s Pink’ – Compact Fall-Blooming Aster with Bright Pink Daisy Flowers
A compact perennial that brings bold color to fall.
Add a burst of cheerful color to your late-season garden with Aster ‘Wood’s Pink’, a compact, low-growing New York aster that produces masses of semi-double pink blooms with golden-yellow centers. Blooming from late August into October, this hardy perennial transforms borders, walkways, and pollinator gardens into a sea of warm, vibrant color just as summer fades.
Perfectly sized for every garden.
Reaching only 12 to 18 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide, ‘Wood’s Pink’ has a dense, mounding habit that fits beautifully in smaller spaces, containers, and mixed perennial beds. Each plant forms a neat clump covered in daisy-like blooms that attract butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. Its vivid flower color pairs wonderfully with Rudbeckia, Sedum, and Coreopsis for a picture-perfect fall border.
Built for beauty and resilience.
This deer-resistant, drought-tolerant perennial thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, offering exceptional performance even in dry conditions. Once established, it requires little maintenance to deliver reliable color year after year. Its compact size and strong stems mean no staking or trimming is necessary — just bright, continuous blooms from late summer to frost.
A lasting favorite for pollinator and cottage gardens.
As part of the popular “Wood’s Series” of asters, ‘Wood’s Pink’ is known for its hardiness, tidy form, and heavy bloom set. Whether planted along the front of a border, massed for a low hedge effect, or grown in pots, this native perennial adds lasting charm and late-season energy to the landscape. It’s the perfect way to end the gardening year on a colorful note.
| Hardiness Zone: | 4-8 |
|---|---|
| Mature Height: | 12 to 18 Inches |
| Mature Width: | 18 to 24 Inches |
| Classification: | Perennial |
| Sunlight: | Full sun to light shade |
| Habit: | Upright, clump forming |
| Flower Color: | Pink |
| Flowering Season: | Late summer to fall |
| Foliage: | Dark green |
| Soil Condition: | Prefers dry, average to slightly moist soil, wont tolerate wet soil in winter |
| Water Requirements: | Water well until established |
| Uses: | Extremely attractive when used as a focal point in the mixed border, mass planting. Attracts pollinators. |
How to Care for Aster Woods Pink
Be sure to read our planting instructions to ensure a healthy and happy Aster Wood's Pink plant for years to come!
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How should I plant Aster ‘Wood’s Pink’?
Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil to plant your Aster ‘Wood’s Pink’. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball but no deeper, then place the plant so the crown is level with the soil surface. Backfill, firm the soil, and water thoroughly to help roots settle. Mulch lightly around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. This compact aster establishes quickly and begins blooming in its first season, rewarding you with vibrant pink color each fall.
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How should I water Aster ‘Wood’s Pink’?
Water regularly during the first few weeks after planting to encourage root development. Once established, ‘Wood’s Pink’ is drought tolerant and needs only occasional deep watering during long dry periods. Avoid watering too frequently, as overly wet conditions can lead to root problems. A weekly deep soak is ideal during hot, dry spells. Mulching can help the soil retain moisture and keep the root zone cool throughout the summer months.
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How should I fertilize Aster ‘Wood’s Pink’?
Feed your Aster ‘Wood’s Pink’ in early spring with a slow-release, balanced fertilizer or a thin layer of organic compost to encourage healthy foliage and prolific blooms. Avoid heavy nitrogen fertilizers, which promote leafy growth instead of flowers. In average garden soil, a single spring feeding is all this hardy perennial needs. If grown in containers, supplement with a diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season for continuous blooms.
How and when should I prune or deadhead Aster ‘Wood’s Pink’?
Deadhead spent blooms regularly to extend the flowering season and maintain a tidy appearance. After the first frost, cut the plant back to about 3 inches above the ground, or leave stems standing over winter for wildlife shelter. In early summer, you can pinch or lightly shear plants by one-third to encourage bushier growth and more compact flowering later in the season. This simple pruning method results in an even showier fall display.