Astra Gnom Pink is a compact shrubby annual plant with a height of about 30 cm, featuring densely foliated, highly branched stems. The leaves are small, lanceolate in shape, and dark green, giving the plant a neat and well-groomed appearance. The flowers are semi-double, in a lavender-pink hue with a yellow center, about 4 cm in diameter, creating an effective and delicate bloom.
This variety of astra is characterized by abundant and long-lasting blooming, which starts in July-August and continues until September-October. Thanks to its compactness and bright coloring, Astra Gnom Pink is ideal for border decoration, flower beds, and creating small bouquets. The plant prefers sunny locations and regular watering, which promotes its lush blooming and healthy development.
Sowing seeds is recommended in March in a greenhouse or in open ground in April, as well as possible in October. Astra Gnom Pink is frost-hardy, allowing it to be grown in various climatic conditions, although it does not differ in drought tolerance. This variety is an excellent nectar plant and will become a wonderful decoration for a summer cottage plot or garden, adding elegance and brightness during the summer period.