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Herbaceous Perennial

Erigeron 'Azure Beauty'
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A clump-forming perennial to around 45cm high, with lance-shaped green leaves. Daisy-like flowers, with pale violet petals and yellow centres, are borne on wiry stems from early summer to early autumn

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Purple Green
Autumn Purple Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
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

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil that does not dry out in summer. Thrives in a sunny position, but will tolerate light shade, and may benefit from midday shade in hotter areas

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Banks and slopes
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning

Cut back to new shoots close to ground level in autumn or early spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews

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