Island™ Bahamas Fall Aster

Island™ Bahamas is a dwarf Michaelmas daisy in the Island series, grown for bright pink flowers with yellow centers. The cultivar listing gives mature height and spread of about 15–45 cm, green deciduous foliage, and flowering from August through October ([Ballyrobert Gardens cultivar profile](https://www.ballyrobertgardens.com/products/symphyotrichum-novi-belgii-bahamas-island-series)). ## Form and Placement Its bushy clump suits a sunny border edge or container. The profile reports full sun to partial shade and says bees and butterflies visit the flowers. Keep the broad size range in mind when spacing plants; individual growth depends on local conditions. ## Growing Conditions Provide moist, well-drained soil and avoid winter waterlogging. The RHS notes that New York asters have shallow roots and benefit from moisture-retentive soil; a little airflow around foliage helps limit mildew ([RHS Aster growing guide](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/aster/growing-guide)). ## Maintenance Water during dry periods, particularly while establishing. Remove spent stems after flowering and divide established clumps every few years if they become crowded. The cultivar page lists August–October flowering in its northern-hemisphere context.