{"product_id":"40x-compact-purple-aster-prof-anton-kippenberg-9cm-pots","title":"40x Compact Purple Aster 'Prof. Anton Kippenberg' - 9cm Pots","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAster (D) 'Prof. Anton Kippenberg' - Compact Fall-Blooming Perennial\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e August to October - provides color when many plants have finished flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-25cm - ideal for front of borders and small spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-double purple blooms with bright yellow centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9cm recyclable growing pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 plants per order - perfect for mass planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWildlife Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56020054802756,"sku":"47595","price":111.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/8020\/6585\/files\/thumbnail_2000_e6234fcc-f64d-4e34-9a0a-4da62511c283.jpg?v=1764264453","url":"https:\/\/plantgift.eu\/nl\/products\/40x-compact-purple-aster-prof-anton-kippenberg-9cm-pots","provider":"Plant Gift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}