Erigeron 'Charity'

About

Erigeron 'Charity' is a named cultivar of the genus Erigeron in the family Asteraceae, notable for its long summer flowering. The bloom period runs from June to September, offering an extended display across the warmer months. It fits where steady summer colour is required alongside other flowering plants. Sitings and maintenance should follow the requirements of similar long-flowering summer species.

About the genus

Erigeron is a large genus of plants in the composite family (Asteraceae). It is placed in the tribe Astereae and is closely related to the Old World asters (Aster) and the true daisies (Bellis). The genus has a cosmopolitan distribution, and the highest diversity occurs in North America.

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In the garden

A named cultivar within the genus Erigeron and placed in the Asteraceae family, Erigeron 'Charity' is selected for its summer bloom run. The cultivar’s standout calendar feature is its open-flower period from June to September, which makes it useful for filling the mid- to late-summer colour gap in planting plans. When planning for Erigeron 'Charity', treat it as part of a cohort of summer-flowering plants: position and feeding decisions should align with the needs of other species that flower at the same time. Regular removal of spent flowerheads will help keep the display tidy and can extend the effective flowering window. Consider staggered planting or mixing with earlier and later-flowering companions to maintain interest before and after its season. Use Erigeron 'Charity' where a dependable summer presence is wanted — mixed borders, patio containers or seasonal display beds are all appropriate options. Because its defining trait is the prolonged June–September bloom, arrange planting and pruning schedules so the display can be refreshed or succeeded by later-season subjects once the flowering period ends.

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