Aster novae-angliae Kickin® Carmine Red
Kickin® Carmine Red New England aster
- Late red flowers with a gold center
- Compact mounded habit
- Delicate, finely textured foliage
- Long-flowering
- Attracts butterflies
- Category: Perennial
- Hardiness Zone: 5-9
- Height: 2-3 ft
- Spread: 2-3 ft
- Bloom Color: Red Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
The new Kickin® series has superb habit, forming a full, dense mound of finely textured foliage. From late summer to mid fall every inch is completely covered with double red flowers with a yellow center, creating a splash of color for the late summer garden.
Dense, well shaped form that requires no pinching to get a compact plant. Long flowering with delicate foliage adds great autumn color to the mixed perennial bed. Attracts butterflies!
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Aster novae-angliae Kickin® Carmine Red
Performs best in full sun, and average soil, but for best results add a shovelful or two of compost and a bit of slow release fertilizer when planting.