About
Plants are covered with white daisy-like, yellow-centred flowers in summer. A semi-evergreen perennial forming a low mound (up to 20cm) of wiry stems bearing lime green leaves. The white petals age to rose pink, giving the plant a two-tone effect. Blooms begin spring (starting as early as late April or May in mild springs) and will continue until late autumn. Similar to the parent species, Erigeron karvinskinanus, but bred to be more uniform in habit and is slightly taller. In cold areas and frosty winters, the foliage is killed, but plants will regrow from a shoots at the base of the plant in spring.
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 typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden, Rock garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrows well in a wide range of conditions, from poor to fertile soils. It is drought tolerant, although it will produce a larger mound of foliage and flowers if it doesn't dry out for long periods in summer. It thrives in full sun, but will tolerate some shade.
PruningCut back to new shoots close to ground level in early spring. There is no need to deadhead
PropagationPropagate by seed. It is also possible to propagate by division or from basal softwood cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free