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Herbaceous Perennial

Erigeron 'Sommerneuschnee'
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A summer-flowering perennial with masses of airy yellow-centred, white flowers, which become pink-tinged with age. The leaves are lance-shaped and mid green. The clump spreads up to 65cm wide and reaches 50cm high.

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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
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer White Pink Green
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
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, in full sun. Ideal for coastal locations

Propagation

Propagate by division or from basal softwood cuttings

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

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

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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