Aster alpinus 'HAPPY END'

Aster alpinus 'HAPPY END'
Alpine aster

SIZE/TYPE	low perennial
USUAL HEIGHT	0.2-0.2m
USUAL WIDTH	0.3-0.4m
LEAVES	deciduous broadleaf
COLOUR OF LEAVES	light green
FLOWERS	showy
COLOUR OF FLOWERS	pink
BLOOMING TIME	May - June
LOCATION	full sun
USDA zone (lowest)	5 (down to -29°C)
WINTER PROTECTION
FOR ZONE 5+6
FOR ZONE 7
BELONGS TO CATEGORIES	Perennials

Alpine aster is a dwarf perennial from European Alps with some subspecies occurring in North America where it is considered endangered. It produces single stem flowers from late spring until early summer.

Happy End is a pink flowering variety of Alpine aster with double quantity of ray florets and yellow discs. The stems hold only one flower and are about 20-25 cm tall. Leaves are light to mid green, narrowly lanceolate and form a nice clump. It makes a nice cut flower.

Alpine aster grows in poor, well-drained soils of neutral to alkaline pH (6-7.5). It will cope with clay and heavier soil, too, but will grow slower. It must have direct sunlight and does not demand extra watering. It will look great at the front of a perennial border or placed among small shrubs. Divide large clumps every 3-4 years for profuse flowering. Hardy to min. -28°C (USDA zone 5).

Last update 28-01-2014

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