About
A large, deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub from the Himalaya and western China with broadly ovate, mid-green leaves softly hairy beneath and loose corymbs of small, mauve-white daisy flowers with yellow centres in late summer and autumn. A graceful, late-flowering aster shrub for a sheltered, mild, woodland garden.
About the genus
Satyrium is a genus containing species of varied habit, from compact perennials to larger woody plants. Members are valued in horticulture for their flowers, foliage, or overall form and are found in diverse habitats worldwide
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.