Stokes Aster

About this plant

The 'Colorwheel' Stokes Aster is a true garden delight, offering an ever-changing spectacle of color from late spring through fall. Its robust, 4-5 inch daisy-like flowers unfurl in hues of creamy white, transitioning gracefully to soft lavender-pink and finally a deep purple-blue, often displaying multiple colors simultaneously on the same plant. This unique color progression ensures a continuous visual interest, making it a standout feature in any border or cottage garden. Beyond its stunning aesthetic, 'Colorwheel' is remarkably adaptable and low-maintenance. Its compact, clumping habit forms an attractive mound of deep green, lance-shaped foliage, providing a lush backdrop for the prolific blooms. It thrives in a variety of soil conditions once established and offers excellent resistance to common pests and diseases. An exceptional choice for attracting beneficial pollinators, 'Colorwheel' brings life and movement to the garden with its nectar-rich flowers. Its long-lasting blooms are also superb for cutting, adding a touch of natural elegance to indoor arrangements. Plant in mass for a breathtaking display or as an accent in mixed perennial beds.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Plant in well-draining soil. Water regularly after planting until established. Once established, it is drought-tolerant but benefits from occasional watering during prolonged dry spells. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering and maintain a tidy appearance. No significant pruning is required, though old foliage can be trimmed back in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.