About
An upright, clump-forming perennial about 90cm tall but occasionally to 1.5m, with deeply divided, hairy, mid-green leaves, and pale pink to pale violet flowerheads 3cm across, with yellow centres, produced from 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 typeChalk, Loam, Sand, Clay
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained, Moist 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
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Prairie planting, Wildflower meadow
Care notes
CultivationGrow in full sun or light shade in any moist but well-drained soil. 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 seed or by divison
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails damage on young growth
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to Powdery mildews on dry soils, Fusarium wilt and grey moulds