Showmakers® Pretty Pink Aster

Showmakers® Pretty Pink is a compact New York aster with double pink flowers set against dark foliage. The exact cultivar listing identifies summer and fall flowering, and the breeder describes Showmakers as a compact, double-flowered series for pots and mixed plantings. ## Flowers and placement The [Syngenta Flowers cultivar page](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/flower/70089413) confirms the Pretty Pink identity and pink color. [SiteOne’s exact cultivar listing](https://www.siteone.com/en/93666b-aster-novi-belgii-showmakers-pretty-pink-aster/p/861297) describes dark pink petals with yellow centers and a compact mound suitable for borders, beds, containers, and grouped planting. Its flowers bring a bright accent to late-season combinations. ## Growing conditions Grow in full sun or light shade in moist, well-drained soil. In a sunny container, water regularly and keep drainage clear. University of Wisconsin Extension recommends full sun or part shade for asters and moist, well-drained soil. ## Seasonal interest Its summer and fall flowers extend color into the later season ([Syngenta Flowers](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/flower/70089413)). ## Maintenance Remove faded flower heads to keep the display neat. Provide air circulation around asters, cut back dead stems in late winter, and divide established clumps every two or three years in spring when needed.