ASTER X KICKIN® LAVENDER / KICKIN® LAVENDER ASTER

Aster x Kickin® Lavender is a stunning perennial that offers vibrant lavender blooms and a long blooming period, making it a perfect addition to any garden. With its neat, compact habit and exceptional disease resistance, Kickin® Lavender stands out among other asters. This low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly variety blooms from late summer to fall, attracting bees and butterflies, and is perfect for borders, containers, or mass plantings.

Why Choose Aster x Kickin® Lavender?

• Comparison: Kickin® Lavender is a hybrid aster known for its long-lasting blooms, superior compact growth habit, and resistance to common aster diseases like powdery mildew. Compared to traditional asters, this variety has a more compact and uniform form, making it ideal for smaller gardens and mixed borders.
• Companions: The soft lavender flowers of Kickin® Lavender pair beautifully with other fall-blooming perennials such as Sedum, Rudbeckia, and Echinacea. It also looks great with ornamental grasses or low-growing perennials like Heuchera or Lavandula.

Key Features:

• Lavender Blooms: Kickin® Lavender produces clusters of vibrant lavender-purple flowers with a yellow center, adding a cheerful pop of color to the garden.
• Compact and Uniform: With a height of 45–60 cm and a spread of 45–60 cm, this variety forms a neat, bushy mound that is perfect for the front of borders or in containers.
• Long Blooming Period: Kickin® Lavender blooms from late summer to early fall, providing an extended period of color when other plants are fading.
• Pollinator-Friendly: Like all asters, Kickin® Lavender attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, making it a great choice for a wildlife or pollinator garden.
• Disease Resistant: This variety has an excellent resistance to common aster diseases, such as powdery mildew, ensuring healthy plants and vibrant blooms throughout the season.
• Low Maintenance: Kickin® Lavender thrives in full sun and well-drained soil and requires minimal care once established. It is drought-tolerant and pest-resistant, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens.
• Attractive Foliage: The dark green, lance-shaped leaves form a tidy mound, providing contrast to the colorful blooms and adding structure to the garden.

Specifications:

• Height: 45–60 cm | Spread: 45–60 cm.
• Bloom Time: Late summer to fall.
• Hardiness: Zone 4.

Add Aster x Kickin® Lavender to your garden for vibrant, long-lasting color and a pollinator-friendly environment. Its compact form, disease resistance, and extended bloom time make it the perfect choice for any garden looking to add late-season interest.