Aster 'KICKIN Carmine Red' is a vibrant perennial that brightens gardens with its rich, carmine-red blooms from late summer through fall. Standing 18-24 inches tall and spreading equally wide, it thrives in full to part sun and well-drained soils. This low-maintenance aster is known for its showy, long-lasting flowers and compact growth, making it an ideal choice for adding a burst of color to beds, borders, and containers. Its cold tolerance and deer resistance make it a practical option for a variety of garden settings, while its ability to attract pollinators and butterflies enhances the garden’s ecological appeal.
| Plant Type |
Perennials |
| Hardiness Zone |
Zones 5 - 9 |
| Exposure |
Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer, Fall |
| Height | 2' - 4' (ft) |
| Spread | 2' - 4' (ft) |
| Spacing |
36" (in) |
| Water Needs |
Average |
| Maintenance |
Average |
| Soil Type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics |
Showy |
| Tolerance |
Clay Soil, Deer, Rabbit, Salt, Wet Soil |
| Attracts |
Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Rain Gardens |
Aster novae-angliae ‘KICKIN Carmine Red’ (New England Aster) | New England Aster 'KICKIN Carmine Red', Michaelmas Daisy 'KICKIN Carmine Red', Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'KICKIN Carmine Red', Aster 'KICKIN Carmine Red' || Aster 'KICKIN Carmine Red' is a vibrant perennial that brightens gardens with its rich, carmine-red blooms from late summer through fall. Standing 18-24 inches tall and spreading equally wide, it thrives in full to part sun and well-drained soils. This low-maintenance aster is known for its showy, long-lasting flowers and compact growth, making it an ideal choice for adding a burst of color to beds, borders, and containers. Its cold tolerance and deer resistance make it a practical option for a variety of garden settings, while its ability to attract pollinators and butterflies enhances the garden’s ecological appeal.
Full Sun,
Summer, Fall,
Average Water Needs, Average Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained,
Showy,
Clay Soil Tolerant, Deer Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Wet Soil Tolerant,
Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Rain Gardens
