About
A clump-forming perennial to about 70cm tall, bearing mid-green leaves 6cm long, margined creamy-white and lightly flushed pink in spring, cream in summer then yellow in autumn. Flowerheads 4cm across, are light violet-blue or white 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
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
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 usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. See aster cultivation
PruningPinch out tips 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 with shelter
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