Aster alpinus Happy End forms a compact mat of rough dark-green leaves beneath solitary deep-pink daisies with clear yellow centers. Its low spreading habit brings vivid late-spring and early-summer color to the front of a planting.
Use this perennial in sunny rock gardens, gravel beds, border edges, and outdoor containers. Light, well-drained soil keeps the clump compact, while a little water during establishment helps roots settle without encouraging soft growth.
Pair it with Scabiosa, Sedum, or Aurinia for contrasting forms and a continuous small-garden display. Deadhead during bloom, then cut the flower stems close to the ground in late autumn.
