About
A clump-forming perennial to about 60cm producing a mound of foliage topped with very pale purple daisies with gold centres, borne over a long period from mid-summer to mid-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, Chalk
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Prairie planting, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. See aster cultivation
PruningTips can be pinced out to encourage bushy compact growth. Cut down flowered stems to ground level once flowering has finished or leave the seedheads and stems in place for wildlife and winter interest
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 resistanceAsters may be susceptible to Verticillium wilt, Powdery mildews and grey moulds