About
A compact, clump-forming perennial to 50cm high forming a mound of oblong, dark green foliage. Daisy-like flowerheads are borne above the foliage from summer into autumn and comprise pale blue rays surrounding a bright yellow centre.
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
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Prairie planting, City and courtyard gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist but well-drained, fertile soil in full sun
PruningCut down to ground level once flowering has finished
PropagationPropagate by division
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews