Details
- Deer Resistant
- Yes
- Density
- 25-30" inches
- Flowering Height
- up to 40 inches tall
- Flowering Time
- Mid-Late Summer
- Fragrant
- No
- Naturalizing
- Yes
- Planting Depth
- 1 inch
- Sunlight
- Full Sun
- USDA Zones
- Hardy 4-8
Aster Marie Ballard (New York Aster)
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We start shipping our spring planted flower bulbs in Spring.
We begin shipping in spring to the warmest hardiness zones working our way to the cooler areas by mid-spring.
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Description
Aster novi-belgii 'Marie Ballard', also known as the New York Aster, is a must-have perennial for adding a touch of beauty to your garden from late summer into fall. This variety boasts an abundance of stunning violet-blue double blooms, each about 2.25 inches wide, with quill-shaped petals and cheerful golden centers. It’s a wonderful way to keep your garden colorful as the seasons change. Growing up to 40 inches tall, 'Marie Ballard' thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, fertile soil. One of its standout qualities is its resistance to mildew, so you can count on lush, healthy foliage all season long. Plus, its nectar-rich flowers are a favorite among bees and butterflies, bringing delightful movement and life to your outdoor space. Perfect for garden borders, cottage-style plantings, or as eye-catching cut flowers, 'Marie Ballard' is hardy and reliable, enduring temperatures down to -20°F. With its beautiful blooms and easy-care nature, this aster is sure to become a favorite in your garden, adding a pop of color when most other plants are winding down.
Planting information
- Dig a hole to the required depth. You can find this required depth for each type of bulb, tuber or root in the growing guides.
- Depth is measurement of space between the soil line and top of bulb or bare root.
- Set the bulbs or bare root in place, pointed side or sprout side upward.
- Cover the bulbs by replacing the soil and water thoroughly.
Shipping rates
All orders over $100 -FREE SHIPPING
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Shipping schedule
We start shipping our spring planted flower bulbs in Spring.
We begin shipping in spring to the warmest hardiness zones working our way to the cooler areas by mid-spring.
Bulbs that are planted in spring and have a tendency to bloom in summer are called spring bulbs. Not to be confused with bulbs that are planted in fall and bloom in spring.
Guarantee
For over 4 generations, DutchGrown™ has built its reputation by offering the best Fall-planted flowers bulbs available anywhere. We take pride in our exceptionally high level of quality control, customer service and our commitment to client satisfaction continues long after the bulbs leave our premises. When you order from DutchGrown™, we 100% guarantee that you will receive the hardiest flower bulbs available, packed with care and ready to thrive in your garden.
Details
- Deer Resistant
- Yes
- Density
- 25-30" inches
- Flowering Height
- up to 40 inches tall
- Flowering Time
- Mid-Late Summer
- Fragrant
- No
- Naturalizing
- Yes
- Planting Depth
- 1 inch
- Sunlight
- Full Sun
- USDA Zones
- Hardy 4-8