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Erigeron aureus 'Canary Bird' (Fleabane 'Canary Bird' )
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.1m
Max height
Max height
0.2m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Erigeron aureus 'Canary Bird'
Other names
Fleabane 'Canary Bird' , Alpine yellow fleabane 'Canary Bird'
Genus
Erigeron Erigeron
Variety or Cultivar
'Canary Bird' _ 'Canary Bird' is a compact, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with upright stems bearing spoon-shaped, hairy, grey-green leaves and daisy-like, bright yellow flower heads in summer.
Erigeron aureus 'Canary Bird' is: Deciduous
Habit
Spreading, Compact, Clump-forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Bright-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Slugs Slugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. Cut back to ground level in autumn.
Propagation
Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in spring.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Division
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Where to grow
Erigeron aureus 'Canary Bird' (Fleabane 'Canary Bird' ) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Garden edging, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in sun. Tolerates light shade. Drought tolerant but performs best in soil that does not dry out. Suitable for coastal locations.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Botanical name
Erigeron aureus 'Canary Bird'
Other names
Fleabane 'Canary Bird' , Alpine yellow fleabane 'Canary Bird'
Genus
Erigeron Erigeron
Variety or Cultivar
'Canary Bird' _ 'Canary Bird' is a compact, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with upright stems bearing spoon-shaped, hairy, grey-green leaves and daisy-like, bright yellow flower heads in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Spreading, Compact, Clump-forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Bright-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. Cut back to ground level in autumn.
Propagation
Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in spring.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Division
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Where to grow
Erigeron aureus 'Canary Bird' (Fleabane 'Canary Bird' ) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Garden edging, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in sun. Tolerates light shade. Drought tolerant but performs best in soil that does not dry out. Suitable for coastal locations.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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