Aster carolinianus, now correctly Ampelaster carolinianus is a climbing, deciduous perennial plant native to the southeastern United States. It scrambles rather than climbs, having no tendrils, nor does it twine itself around other plants. It can be tied to a support, or left to its own devices, where it can make a spreading mound if given space.
It belongs to the Asteraceae (daisy) family and has dainty flowers with narrow pale lavender ray florets and yellow centres. These are produced late in the year, so this is best planted in a warm sunny spot protected from early frosts.
The flowers are supposedly fragrant and attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects.
In ideal conditions it can grow to around 10 feet tall and 6 feet wide and needs moisture retentive but well-drained soils. An ideal and unusual addition to a warm garden.
Unless otherwise indicated our plants are supplied in the following pot sizes according to category. Dimensions refer to either the pot diameter (cm) or volume (litre);
- Exotics/Conservatory & House Plants, Succulents: mostly as young plants in 9cm (approx. 0.5 litre) or 1 litre pots
- Hardy Perennials, Ferns and Grasses: 1 litre (approx. 12cm diameter)
- Hardy Shrubs and Climbers: 1.5 or 2 litre
The exact size of plants will vary with the growing season and may be cut back in accordance with normal pruning regimes or to fit in the box if they are excessively tall.
Find out more about our mail order process
| Region | Order Value | Carriage Charge | Carrier Service | Estimated Delivery from placing your order |
| UK (excluding N. Ireland) | Hardy perennials bare rooted and 9 cm pots - up to 20 kg | £6 - 8.50 | Courier 2 - 5 days | Up to 18 days |
| UK (excluding N. Ireland) | Light weight small parcel up to 2 kg (up to 5 plants in 9 cm pots) | £6 | Royal Mail 1-2 Days (tracked) | Up to 15 days |
| UK Mainland | Orders over 2 kg | £9.50 | Courier 1-2 Days (tracked) | Up to 15 days |
| Seeds & Cuttings only | All orders | £2 | Royal Mail 1st Class | Within 1 week |
| Local Delivery: Postcodes IP1 to IP8 & CO10 | Orders over £35 | FREE | Our vehicles | Within 1 week |
| Collect from Nursery (IP7 6LZ) | All orders | FREE | | 1-3 days (we will contact you) |
| Scottish Highlands
& Isle of Wight | Orders over 2 kg | £10 - £20** | Courier 2-5 working days (tracked) | Up to 18 days |
| Scottish Offshore Islands | Orders over 2 kg | £10 - £25** | Courier 2-5 working days (tracked) | Up to 18 days |
See our delivery information page for more details
