Aster 'Prof. Anton Kippenberg'
"Michaelmas daisy"
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Description
Aster 'Prof. Anton Kippenberg', a charming Michaelmas daisy, brings a splash of late-season colour to UK gardens with its cluster of semi-double, daisy-like blooms. Each flower opens in a soft lilac-blue, contrasted by sunny yellow hearts, creating a gentle yet eye-catching display. Aster 'Prof. Anton Kippenberg' forms compact clumps of upright stems, making it perfect for borders, mixed beds, or even a pollinator-friendly patch, where the flowers attract bees and butterflies late into the season. The subtle blue hues of Aster 'Professor Anton Kippenberg' work beautifully alongside other autumn perennials, providing a serene counterpoint to warmer tones.
Thriving in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, Aster 'Prof. Anton Kippenberg' delivers a dependable display of colour in UK gardens from late summer through autumn. Its sturdy stems support the clustered flowers, ensuring that Aster 'Professor Anton Kippenberg' remains a standout even in breezy spots. Ideal for planting in groups, this Michaelmas daisy adds structure, charm, and a touch of elegance to late-season borders. With its long-lasting blooms, Aster 'Prof. Anton Kippenberg' (syn. Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Professor Anton Kippenberg') provides both ornamental interest and wildlife value, making it a versatile and delightful choice for autumn planting in UK gardens.
Prof. Anton Kippenberg was a German botanist and alpine specialist whose name now lives on through this famously long-flowering Aster.
Key features
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Comes back every year
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Loved by pollinators
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In peat-free compost
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Low maintenance
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Fully hardy
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Aster 'Prof. Anton Kippenberg' syn. Symphyotrichum novi-belgii 'Professor Anton Kippenberg'
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Flower colour
Lilac-blue
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Plant size
1
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Established height
30-50cm
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Established spread
30-50cm
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Plant spacing
5 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
2-3 years
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Sunlight
Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade -
Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Large containers
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Damp
Free draining -
Soil type
Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
No
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak the Aster 'Prof. Anton Kippenberg' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting
Plant your "Michaelmas daisy" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost within a week of delivery and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed. Some varieties are a length of root which should be planted lengthways and shallowly (1-2cm deep).
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed until 29 February 2025
You can expect your order in February/March 2025Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in March/April 2025Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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