Aster Alpha Universe

1 Litre Garden Ready Plant
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  • Supplied as: 1 Litre Garden Ready Plant
  • Height: 30cm (12")
  • Position: Full Sun or Partial Shade
  • Plant Type: Perennial
  • Product Code: 420643
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FREE delivery on orders over £70

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Quick Facts:

  • Supplied as: 1 Litre Garden Ready Plant
  • Height: 30cm (12")
  • Position: Full Sun or Partial Shade
  • Plant Type: Perennial
  • Product Code: 420643
View Product Description
Aster Alpha Universe | 1 Litre Garden Ready Plant
Aster Alpha Universe | 1 Litre Garden Ready Plant Aster Alpha Universe | 1 Litre Garden Ready Plant

Create a celestial display of colour in your garden with Aster Alpha Universe, a delightful mix of three vibrant Aster varieties: Alpha Dark Purple Launch, Light Pink, and White. This compact, floriferous perennial delivers a captivating blend of hues, making it a standout choice for borders, containers, and late-season planting schemes. Supplied in a 1-litre garden-ready pot, Aster Alpha Universe grows to a height of 30cm and blooms abundantly from August to November, bringing long-lasting beauty to your outdoor space.

Key Features:
Vibrant Colour Mix: Features a harmonious blend of rich purple, soft pink, and crisp white blooms, creating a dazzling display of colour.
Compact and Rounded Growth Habit: Grows to a tidy height of 30cm, making it perfect for small gardens, patio containers, or as an edging plant in mixed borders.
Late-Season Blooms: Provides vibrant colour from August to November, keeping your garden lively and beautiful well into autumn.
Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, supporting your local ecosystem.
Hardy and Versatile: Thrives in a range of garden conditions, from sunny borders to partially shaded areas, and requires minimal maintenance.

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More Information
Product Code 420643
Supplied as 1 Litre Garden Ready Plant
Habit Upright/Bush
Suitable for Hanging Baskets? No
Suitable for Patio Containers? Yes
Scented? No
Plant Type Perennial
Season Summer
Planting Position Full Sun or Partial Shade
Eventual Height 30cm (12")
Flower Colour Mixed

Plant Size Guide- 1 Litre Garden Ready Plant

1 Litre Garden Ready Plant specially selected and grown in our nursery. Planted in Taupe Grey pots these are fully recyclable, along with the plastic packaging they arrive in.

These are Garden Ready so you can just plant and go, no extra growing time needed, just regular pruning and maintenance to get the best out of your plants, the size is based on the pot and compost volume, foliage will vary from plant type, picture is for illustration purposes only.

Planting Location: Choose a sunny or partially shaded spot with well-drained soil. This mix is ideal for borders, rockeries, and patio pots. Planting Steps: Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball, position the plant, and backfill with soil. Water thoroughly to help it establish. Watering Tips: Water regularly during the establishment period. Once settled, water only as needed, especially during prolonged dry spells. Feeding Schedule: Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring and late summer to promote healthy growth and abundant flowering. Pruning and Deadheading: Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming and maintain a neat appearance. Cut back stems to ground level in late autumn or early spring to prepare for the next season. Winter Care: Fully hardy, this plant requires little winter protection. Mulch around the base in colder regions to provide additional root insulation.
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