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Aster 'Little Carlow'

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Aster 'Little Carlow'

Large sprays of small purplish blue flowers in autumn. Very reliable, easy to grow perennial. Up to 1m.

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Description

A deservedly popular Aster with large sprays of pale, purplish/blue flowers in late summer/autumn. Flowers stand high above the foliage and last for weeks. Hardy and tolerant of wide range of conditions. Up to 1m. Bare root plants available to pre-order for delivery Feb 2026.

At A Glance

Common Name Syn. Symphyotrichum 'Little Carlow' (cordifolium hybrid)
Type Hardy Perennial
Height 90cm to 1.2m
Colour blue
Spread Rate fast
Flowering autumn
Soil Type moist,normal,drained
Aspect part-shade,sun
Pollination Attractive to pollinators

Sue's Notes