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Herbaceous Perennial

Erigeron 'Four Winds'
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fleabane 'Four Winds'

A compact perennial to 25cm tall, with yellow-centred, lilac-pink flowers in mid summer

Synonyms
Erigeron glaucus 'Four Winds'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Pink Green
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Erigeron can be annuals, biennials or perennials with simple or lobed leaves, and daisy-like flowers with many slender rays, appearing over a long period in summer

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in fertile well-drained soil that does not dry out in summer, in full sun. Ideal for seaside locations

Propagation

Propagate by division or from basal softwood cuttings in the spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Deadhead to encourage further flowering. Cut back to ground level in autumn to maintain neat growth

Pests

May be susceptible to slug attack on new growth

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildew in dry soils

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