Aster ‘Magic Purple’ – Cotswold Grown Perennial

Aster ‘Magic Purple’ is a striking, long-flowering perennial celebrated for its vivid, rich purple blooms that create a dazzling display in late summer through autumn. The star-shaped flowers form dense clusters atop upright, bushy green foliage, adding a burst of vibrant color to garden borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly spaces.

Each flower features a golden-yellow center, offering a lovely contrast to the deep purple petals and attracting bees and butterflies in abundance. The plant’s neat, compact growth habit (typically 40–60 cm tall) makes it ideal for both garden beds and containers.

Plant Care
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🌞 Light:

Aster ‘Magic Purple’ thrives in full sun, producing the brightest and most abundant blooms. It can tolerate light shade, though too much may reduce flowering.

💧 Watering:

Keep soil evenly moist, especially during dry spells. Water at the base of the plant to prevent leaf mildew. Once established, it becomes moderately drought-tolerant.

🌼 Feeding:

Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring.

✂️ Pruning & Deadheading:

Deadhead spent flowers regularly to promote new blooms. In late autumn or early spring, cut old stems down to ground level. Divide plants every 2–3 years in spring to keep them healthy and full.

🐝 Wildlife & Benefits:

This pollinator-friendly plant attracts bees, butterflies, and hoverflies. Its late-season flowers provide valuable nectar when few other plants are blooming.