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Aster x 05-196-10 ('KICKIN® Carmine Red')

KICKIN® Carmine Red Aster (Fall Aster): Patent PPAF

With their natural, compact habit, they are a great selection to use in urns or containers. A late season splash of carmine-red colour for the garden.

  • »  Carmine-red flowers have a gold centre
  • »  Bushy mounds of finely textured foliage are completely covered in flowers
  • »  Compact selection suitable for fall urns or containers
  • »  Low maintenance
  • »  Bloom Time: Late summer to mid-fall

1gal
$20.83
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:50-60 cm
  • Spread:60-90 cm
  • Bloom Color: Red
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Lt. Sum-Fall
• Fall
Habit
• Compact
• Mounding
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Rock garden
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Aster x '05-196-10'

Grows best in an average to moist soil, in full sun. This species of aster needs to be planted in an open and reasonably sunny position to achieve peak flowering. Very little pruning is necessary to maintain a compact habit.