Erigeron Glaucus 'Beachboy Blue'

About

Erigeron Glaucus 'Beachboy Blue' is a cultivated selection of the genus Erigeron that flowers in the UK from June to September. It is valued for an extended summer display of daisy‑type blooms. Planting in small groups or containers concentrates the flowering effect. Regular removal of spent flowers will help keep the display going through the season.

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

Erigeron Glaucus 'Beachboy Blue' is a garden cultivar within the genus Erigeron and carries the genus’s summer flowering habit, coming into bloom between June and September in the UK. As a named selection, it is offered to gardeners seeking sustained summer colour from a compact plant type. Labels and supplier notes should be consulted for precise cultural requirements specific to this cultivar. For season‑long performance, treat each planting as you would other cultivated Erigeron varieties: position groups where the summer flowers can be appreciated, and use containers if you want the plant close to a seating area or on a paved terrace. Removing faded flowerheads during the flowering period will encourage continued bloom, and a light tidy‑up after the main flush will refresh the plant for the remainder of the season. Erigeron Glaucus 'Beachboy Blue' suits front-of-border uses and containers where a concentrated summer display is required. When sourcing plants, check the supplier’s notes for any particular site or soil preferences that apply to this named selection. Expect its flowering to run from June through to September on established plants.

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