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Herbaceous PerennialSynonym

Aster alpinus Dark Beauty

A compact, clump-forming perennial about 25cm in height, with slightly rough, hairy, lance to spoon-shaped, dark green leaves, with single-flowered stems producing daisy-like flowers of deep purple with yellow centres, in early to midsummer

Synonyms
Aster alpinus 'Dark Beauty'
Aster alpinus Dark Beauty
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral, Acid
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Purple Yellow Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or East–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

Aster can be perennials, annuals or subshrubs, mostly with narrow leaves, and solitary or clustered, daisy-like flowers

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in an open, sunny position. See aster cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or root softwood basal cuttings in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Rock garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Garden edging
Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers to tidy, cut back stem close to the ground in late autumn

Pests

May be susceptible to leaf and bud eelworms, slugs and snails

Diseases

Asters may be susceptible to Verticillium wilt, Powdery mildews and grey moulds

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