Marie™ III Dark Pink Aster

Marie™ III Dark Pink is Syngenta’s dark-pink color variety of Aster novi-belgii, product 70018155. Syngenta describes a compact plant with double flowers and fall bloom; Ball Seed reports small, bushy clumps with fragrant dark-pink flowers from August through October that attract late-season pollinators. The two sources give different height ranges, so expect dimensions to vary with growing conditions. ## Form and Placement Use this compact aster in a sunny border or container for late-season color. Its double flowers and bushy clump suit small groups as well as mixed perennial plantings. ## Growing Conditions Plant in full sun and use soil that remains moist but drains well. New York asters have shallow roots, so moisture-retentive soil helps during active growth; avoid winter waterlogging and allow air to circulate around foliage. ## Maintenance Water during dry spells and while establishing. Remove old flowered stems after the display, and divide perennial clumps in spring if they become crowded. Inspect foliage for powdery mildew, which can affect New York asters. [Syngenta Flowers Marie III Dark Pink profile](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/flower/70018155) · [Ball Seed Marie III Dark Pink profile](https://info.ballseed.com/WEBTRACKPLANTINFO.ASPX?PHID=007500001019564&env=P) · [RHS Aster growing guide](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/aster/growing-guide)