Deep Jewel Tones for Late Summer and Autumn Borders

Compact growth, rich late-season colour, and dependable perennial performance define the Aster Alpha Dark Purple. This variety brings a fresh, vibrant energy to the garden from late summer into autumn, providing a striking display just as many other plants begin to fade. It produces masses of classic daisy-like flowers in a deep, dark purple hue with bright golden-yellow centres, held above bushy clumps of fresh green foliage.

All plants are supplied as large, well-established, garden-ready 2-litre rootballs in their nursery pots, professionally grown in premium peat-free compost to ensure strong root development. Flowering prolifically at a valuable point in the gardening calendar, these asters provide intense contrast and texture to autumn displays. With a naturally compact, upright habit, they remain neat and well-structured, making them ideally suited to front-of-bed planting and mixed perennial containers.

Key features

• Masses of deep dark purple daisy-like flowers with golden centres

• Supplied as a large, well-established 2L rootball

• Grown in premium peat-free compost for reliable establishment

• Compact, bushy growth habit that remains neat throughout the season

• Hardy perennial that returns year after year

Perfect for

• Garden borders and front-of-bed planting

• Patio containers and baskets

• Cottage-style and contemporary garden schemes

• Mixed perennial displays

• Providing a valuable late-season nectar source for bees and butterflies

Specifications

• Fully Grown Height: 30–40 cm

• Fully Grown Spread: 30–40 cm

• Growth Habit: Compact, Bushy, Clump-Forming

• Flowering Time: Late Summer to Early Autumn

• Planting Position: Sun or Partial Shade

• Soil Preference: Moist, Well-Drained Soil

At The Rose Press Garden, we love…
The intense, velvety purple of ‘Alpha Dark Purple’ and how it transforms the garden during the transition from summer to autumn. It is a fantastic plant for extending the season, ensuring your borders stay vibrant while providing a much-needed feast for pollinators.

TRPG charges for delivery depending on the shipment locations and weight of items.

1st class P&P to UK is £5.95

2nd class P&P to UK is £4.50

P&P for heavy items such as plant support will be charged at £8