Aster (D) 'Prof. Anton Kippenberg' - Compact Fall-Blooming Perennial
This vigorous dwarf aster produces an abundance of semi-double purple flowers with yellow centers from August through October. Growing 10-25cm tall, Aster 'Prof. Anton Kippenberg' forms compact, bushy clumps that work beautifully in borders, containers, or as ground cover.
Key Features
- Bloom Period: August to October - provides color when many plants have finished flowering
- Height: 10-25cm - ideal for front of borders and small spaces
- Flower Type: Semi-double purple blooms with bright yellow centers
- Pot Size: 9cm recyclable growing pots
- Quantity: 40 plants per order - perfect for mass planting
Growing Conditions
This Michaelmas daisy thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, fertile soil with consistent moisture. Hardy and low-maintenance, it tolerates various soil types and provides reliable autumn color year after year.
Garden Uses
The compact habit makes 'Prof. Anton Kippenberg' versatile for multiple applications. Plant in groups at the front of perennial borders for maximum impact. Use in rock gardens, as edging along pathways, or in patio containers. The long-lasting flowers also make excellent cut flowers for arrangements.
Wildlife Benefits
This autumn aster attracts butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators during a crucial time when nectar sources become scarce. The late-season blooms provide essential food for insects preparing for winter, making this plant both ornamentally valuable and ecologically important.
Care Instructions
Water regularly during dry periods to maintain healthy growth and abundant flowering. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering. Cut back to ground level in late fall or early spring. Divide clumps every 2-3 years to maintain vigor. Feed with balanced fertilizer in early spring for best results.
Please note: Plants are living products and may therefore differ from the photo and description. We grow in a natural way and only intervene when necessary, which can sometimes cause the plant to show minor imperfections. These often recover in your garden. We guarantee that our plants are vigorous and long lasting. They are supplied in recyclable growing pots and are shipped directly from our nursery.
Delivery Fees: €14.95
Delivery Times
Typical Delivery Times
1. **Austria**
- Delivery time: 1-5 days
2. **Belgium**
- Delivery time: 1-3 days
3. **Bulgaria**
- Delivery time: 1-9 days
4. **Croatia**
- Delivery time: 1-7 days
5. **Czechia**
- Delivery time: 1-6 days
6. **Denmark**
- Delivery time: 1-6 days
7. **Estonia**
- Delivery time: 1-7 days
8. **Finland**
- Delivery time: 1-8 days
9. **France**
- Delivery time: 1-4 days
10. **Germany**
- Delivery time: 1-4 days
11. **Greece**
- Delivery time: 1-10 days
12. **Hungary**
- Delivery time: 1-6 days
13. **Ireland**
- Delivery time: 1-5 days
14. **Italy**
- Delivery time: 1-6 days
15. **Latvia**
- Delivery time: 1-8 days
16. **Lithuania**
- Delivery time: 1-7 days
17. **Luxembourg**
- Delivery time: 1-4 days
18. **Netherlands**
- Delivery time: 1-3 days
19. **Poland**
- Delivery time: 1-5 days
20. **Portugal**
- Delivery time: 1-7 days
21. **Romania**
- Delivery time: 1-7 days
22. **Slovakia**
- Delivery time: 1-6 days
23. **Slovenia**
- Delivery time: 1-6 days
24. **Spain**
- Delivery time: 1-7 days
25. **Sweden**
- Delivery time: 1-6 days
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