Erigeron karvinskianus 'Kew Profusion'

Herbaceous Perennial

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A semi-evergreen perennial forming a low mound to 25cm tall, of wiry stems bearing bright green leaves. From summer to autumn, plants are covered with white daisy-like, yellow-centred flowers, the white petals age to pinkish-purple, giving the plant a two-tone effect. Similar to the parent species, E. karvinskinanus, this cultivar is bred to produce uniform plants from seed

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, 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 Clay Loam Sand

Moisture: Well–drained
pH: Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun

Aspect: South–facing or West–facing
Exposure: Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20): H5

Colour & Scent

Season	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family: Asteraceae
Native to GB/Ireland: No
Foliage: Semi evergreen
Habit: Matforming
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

Grows well in a wide range of conditions, from poor to fertile soils. It is drought tolerant, although it will produce a larger mound of foliage and flowers if it doesn't dry out for long periods in summer. It thrives in full sun, but will tolerate some shade.

Propagation

Propagate by seed. It is also possible to propagate by division or from basal softwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types

Cottage and informal garden
Rock garden
Gravel garden
Patio and container plants
Wildlife gardens
Low Maintenance
Banks and slopes
Garden edging
Wall side borders
Underplanting of roses and shrubs

Pruning

Cut back to new shoots close to ground level in early spring. There is no need to deadhead

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free