Aster Little Carlow

Introducing an award-winning aster that is sure to enliven late-season gardens with its amazing sky-blue hue and petite 1½" flower form. Little Carlow produces clusters of these dainty blooms that cover a vigorous plant from late summer until the first frosts of fall arrive—just when landscapes most need a pop of bright color. Butterflies and pollinators are big fans of the abundant blooms with sunny yellow centers. Deer tend to avoid Aster Little Carlow.

Hardiness Zones 4-9
Mature Height 32 inches
Bloom Time Late summer to fall (Aug-Oct)
Light Requirements Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
Ship AsNO.1
Deer Resistant
Cut Flower
Attracts Pollinators

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Botanical Name: Aster 'Little Carlow'

Availability: Backordered

SKU: #88541

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Product Details

Restricted States US:
AE AK GU HI PR VI
Botanical Name:
Aster 'Little Carlow'
Size:
NO.1
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Perennializing, Showy Flowers, Deer Resistant, Attract Pollinator

Flower Color:
Blue
Flower Form:
Delicate, 1.5" daisy-like flowers
Foliage Type:
Dark green, lance shaped foliage
Mature Spread:
18 - 24 inches
Spacing:
18 - 24 inches

Growing Tips

Planting Instructions:
Top of plant should be just below the soil and 18-24" apart.
Soil Moisture:
Well drained
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
Pruning Instructions:
Not needed

Winter Care:
Mulch +/- 2"
Planting Depth:
Top of plant should be just below the soil
Watering Requirements:
Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater.
Fertilization Requirements:
Once per year
Special Care:
Not needed

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Shipping Information

K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.

We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.

We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules. The type of product you order or the weather may affect the anticipated shipping schedule. Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48 contiguous states. What zone am I in?

Spring 2024 Shipping Schedule

Bulbs and Bareroot
Zones	First Ship Date	Last Order Date
3A-4B	April 29, 2024	June 3, 2024
5A	April 8, 2024	June 3, 2024
5B	March 25, 2024	June 3, 2024
6A	March 11, 2024	June 3, 2024
6B	February 26, 2024	June 3, 2024
7A	February 22, 2024	June 3, 2024
7B	February 19, 2024	June 3, 2024
8A	February 15, 2024	May 6, 2024
8B	February 12, 2024	May 6, 2024
9A-10B	February 5, 2024	May 6, 2024

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