About
A compact, evergreen, hairy-stemmed perennial or subshrub from southern Africa (Madagascar) with softly hairy, ovate, mid-green leaves and open clusters of small, 5-petalled flowers in pink to violet shades in summer. A tender ornamental pelargonium relative for a warm, frost-free position or cool glasshouse.
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
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.