Stokesia laevis 'Peachie's Pick'
Stokes' aster 'Peachie's Pick'
An evergreen perennial forming basal rosettes of lance-shaped leaves to 15cm long. From summer into autumn, erect, leafy stems to 45cm tall emerge from the basal rosettes bearing cornflower-like blue flowerheads up to 8cm across
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue | Green | ||
| Autumn | Blue | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Stokesia are perennials producing evergreen, basal rosettes. The colourful, cornflower-like flowers are long lasting and good for cutting
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a sunny, sheltered position in a fertile, well-drained soil; liable to rot in wet winter soils
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or root cuttings in late winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering. Tidy foliage in spring when new growth appears
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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