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Ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and wildlife-friendly planting schemes, this mat-forming perennial brings long-lasting colour and texture to the garden throughout summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge \u003cstrong\u003elavender-blue daisy flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e with striking orange centres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttractive \u003cstrong\u003emat-forming growth habit\u003c\/strong\u003e ideal for ground coverage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for \u003cstrong\u003eborders, cottage gardens, and wildlife planting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrives in both \u003cstrong\u003efull sun and partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully hardy and suitable for a wide range of UK garden conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy-care perennial with excellent seasonal interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAster tongolensis 'Berggarten' is a charming deciduous perennial valued for its vivid summer flowers and neat spreading habit. This attractive variety forms low mats of softly hairy, \u003cstrong\u003edark green elliptic foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing texture and ground cover throughout the growing season. During summer, sturdy upright stems rise above the foliage carrying large single \u003cstrong\u003elavender-blue flower heads\u003c\/strong\u003e with contrasting orange central disc florets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact yet spreading nature makes it an excellent choice for mixed borders, cottage-style planting, gravel gardens, and wildlife-friendly schemes. The cheerful flowers attract pollinators while adding vibrant colour to sunny or lightly shaded areas of the garden. Its adaptable nature allows it to thrive in a range of soil types and garden positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAster 'Berggarten' performs best in \u003cstrong\u003emoist but well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e and is fully hardy across the UK. 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