Aster dumosus (Grp) ‘Alpha Dark Purple’ - dwarf aster with abundant flowering

Aster dumosus ‘Alpha Dark Purple’, also known as the dwarf autumn aster, is a compact, highly decorative variety that offers an explosion of color in late summer and autumn. Its small, daisy-like flowers, in an intense violet-purple with a yellow center, appear in great abundance, completely covering the bushes. It is ideal for borders, flower beds, or large pots, bringing a vivid splash of color to the garden.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Aster dumosus (Grp) ‘Alpha Dark Purple’

• Family: Asteraceae

• Origin: Horticultural hybrid derived from North American species

• Leaves: Lanceolate, green, deciduous

• Flowers: Small, violet-purple with a golden-yellow center; abundant, from August to October

• Growth habit: Compact, dense, with profuse flowering

🌞 Growing conditions:

• Light: Prefers full sun but also tolerates partial shade

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, moist; avoid waterlogging

• Watering: Moderate, regular during periods of drought

• Temperature: Cold-hardy, down to –25°C, adapted to the Romanian climate

• Maintenance: Can be lightly pruned after flowering to maintain its shape

✨ Why choose it:

• Spectacular, long-lasting flowering during the period when other flowers fade

• Intense violet color that is decorative and vibrant

• Dwarf shrub, easy to integrate into borders or pots

• Hardy, resilient, and adaptable plant

For abundant flowering every year, dividing the clump every 2–3 years is recommended.

Note: The plant is sold without flowers.

Height including the pot: approx. 20 cm