About

A sturdy, herbaceous perennial to about 1.5m tall from wooded slopes in New Zealand with large, broadly ovate, leathery, dark green leaves and dense, drooping spikes of small, greenish-white flowers followed by clusters of bright red berries. A bold and handsome New Zealand endemic for a sheltered, mild, partly shaded garden.

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.