About
A clump-forming perennial about 1m or more tall, producing leafy, branching stems bearing very pale purple or white daisy-like flowerheads to 4cm across, with golden yellow or greenish-yellow centres, appearing over a long period from early summer to autumn.
About the genus
Kalimeris are deciduous perennials with smooth, narrow, rounded, toothed or lobed leaves. The daisy-like flowers have white, pink or purple ray florets and yellow centres, and are carried singly or in flat-topped clusters
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildflower meadow
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. See aster cultivation
PruningCut stems close to the ground in late autumn
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or root softwood basal cuttings in spring; division can be carried out every third year to maintain vigour
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to leaf and bud eelworms, slugs and snails
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to Verticillium wilt, Powdery mildews and grey moulds