Erigeron glaucus 'Sea Breeze'

RHS Plant Profile
glaucous-leaved fleabane 'Sea Breeze'

Other common names

fleabane 'Sea Breeze Pink'

Synonyms

Erigeron 'Sea Breeze Pink'
Erigeron 'Sea Breeze Mauve'

Plants for pollinators
Herbaceous Perennial

A low-growing, carpeting perennial reaching up to 45cm. Its evergreen leaves are a blue-grey-green colour. Masses of lilac-pink semi-double flowers with yellow centres are produced throughout the summer

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H4

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
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
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil that remains moist in summer. Especially good for planting near the sea. Good drainage is needed, so grows well in rock gardens and crevices in paving

Propagation

Propagate by division or from stem cuttings in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Coastal
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs

Pruning

Cut back at the end of the season

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free