Overview
Boltonia asteroides 'Pink Beauty' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Boltonia, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Boltonia asteroides 'Pink Beauty' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, prairie planting, city and courtyard gardens, coastal, wildflower meadow, wildlife gardens, flower borders and beds and cut flowers.
About
Boltonia asteroides, the white doll's daisy, false chamomile, or false aster, is a species of plant native to the United States and Canada. It is found primarily in the Mississippi Valley and Great Plains from Saskatchewan south to Texas and Florida, with isolated populations in the eastern United States.
About the genus
Boltonia is a genus of plants in the family Asteraceae native primarily to North America with one species in eastern Asia.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Boltonia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Boltonia asteroides 'Pink Beauty' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Prairie planting, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds, Cut flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Boltonia asteroides 'Pink Beauty'
- Propagation
- Seed sown in a cold frame in autumn, Divide in early spring every two or three years
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Boltonia asteroides 'Pink Beauty'?
Boltonia asteroides 'Pink Beauty' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Boltonia asteroides 'Pink Beauty' need?
Boltonia asteroides 'Pink Beauty' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Boltonia asteroides 'Pink Beauty' hardy in the UK?
Boltonia asteroides 'Pink Beauty' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Boltonia asteroides 'Pink Beauty'?
Seed sown in a cold frame in autumn, Divide in early spring every two or three years.
More in the Boltonia genus
- Boltonia asteroidesfalse chamomile
- Boltonia asteroides 'Diva'
- Boltonia decurrensdecurrent false aster
- Boltonia latisquama
- Boltonia asteroides var. recognita