Aster novae-angliae Grape Crush

Very rich, dark purple flowers are produced above dark green foliage in early autumn, ‘Grape Crush’ produces a large, very round mound with densely packed flowers. We have observed no lodging in our trials, a phenomenal achievement for fall blooming Asters.

Description

Aster (Michaelmas Daisies is one of many names given to Aster’s)

Family : Asteraceae

The name Aster comes from the Greek meaning Star referring to the shape of the flower, the many species and hybrids in this group are largely late summer or autumn flowering and provide bright splashes of colour from July until well into October.

Additional information
Propagation Method Cuttings
Breeder Walters Gardens
Pot Size P13-P16, P17-P19
Height 60-70 cm
Flowering 8-10
Sun/Shade Full sun
Moisture Average moisture
Attracts Butterflies Attracts Butterflies
Cutflower Cut flower
More Facts Container
USDA Zones 3-8 (Download PDF)
VIP Virus Indexed Perennial
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