About
This clump-forming compact perennial between 45-65cm tall and wide, with lance-shaped, mid to greyish-green leaves, and bearing yellow-centred, magenta-pink, semi-double flowers in mid summer.
About the genus
Erigeron can be annuals, biennials or perennials with simple or lobed leaves, and daisy-like flowers with many slender rays, appearing over a long period in summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Coastal, Rock garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile well-drained soil that does not dry out in summer, in full sun. Ideal for coastal locations
PruningDeadhead to encourage further flowering. Cut back to ground level in autumn to maintain neat growth
PropagationPropagate by division or from basal softwood cuttings in the mid summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free