Cherry Go Round™ Reblooming Hydrangea vs Showy Aster - TreeTime.ca

Cherry Go Round™ Reblooming Hydrangea vs Showy Aster

Hydrangea macrophylla Hokomaburlac

Eurybia conspicua

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Cherry Go Round™ Reblooming Hydrangea
Showy Aster

Cherry Go Round Reblooming Hydrangea™ is a compact flowering shrub. The deep red flowers will bloom in late spring and last until fall. The mophead-like flowers add multi season interest to your landscape. The petite form is well suited for urban yards and tight spaces.

Flowers grow on old wood which requires only spent flowers and damaged wood to be removed. The Cherry Go Round Reblooming Hydrangea is part of the Bloomin’ Easy® collection.

On the prairies, some customers will plant the Cherry Go Round Reblooming Hydrangea in pots and over winter them in their garage. They need additional winter protection for the flower buds.

Note: Flower colour may be influenced by the soil pH. In more alkaline soils the flowers will emerge more pink whereas those in acidic soils will be a deep purplish red. They prefer slightly acidic soils with a pH of 5.7-6.5.

Showy Aster is a native perennial wildflower recognized for its tall stems topped with clusters of light purple blooms. Blooming from late summer into autumn, it provides an important late-season source of nectar and pollen for pollinators. It also produces seeds that are eaten by birds, extending its value to wildlife beyond the flowering season.

Drought tolerant once established, Showy Aster grows well in urban, rural, and disturbed sites. With its mix of ecological value and ornamental appeal, it is ideal for pollinator gardens, naturalization projects, and ecological restoration.

Cherry Go Round™ Reblooming Hydrangea Quick Facts

Showy Aster Quick Facts

Zone: 5a
Zone: 2b
Height: 0.8 m (2.5 ft)
Height: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Spread: 0.8 m (2.5 ft)
Spread: 0.5 m (1.5 ft)
Light: partial shade
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: any
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Growth form: upright, colony-forming
Spreading: rhizomes - medium, seeds - medium
Suckering: none


Foliage: dark green, quilted
Flowers: deep red
Flowers: purple-blue, with yellow centers
Bloom time: late summer to early fall
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB
Other Names: cherry-go-round bigleaf hydrangea, cherry-go-round hydrangea
Other Names: western showy aster