About
A clump-forming perennial about 1-1.2m high, with upright, branching stems and deeply divided, stalked mid-green leaves. Clusters of small daisy-like mauve flowers with yellow centres, are produced from mid to late summer and well into 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, Prairie planting
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Stake tall plants in early spring, see staking perennials. See aster cultivation for further advice
PruningCut 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