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Erigeron 'Dunkelste Aller' (Fleabane 'Dunkelste Aller')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.4m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Erigeron 'Dunkelste Aller'
Other names
Erigeron 'Darkest of All', Fleabane 'Dunkelste Aller', Fleabane 'Darkest of All'
Genus
Erigeron Erigeron
Variety or Cultivar
'Dunkelste Aller' _ 'Dunkelste Aller' is a compact, spreading perennial with lance-shaped, dark green leaves and, from mid-spring to late summer, daisy-like, purple flowers with yellow centres.
Erigeron 'Dunkelste Aller' is: Deciduous
Habit
Mat Forming
Flower
Purple, Yellow in Spring; Purple, Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Erigeron 'Dunkelste Aller' (Fleabane 'Dunkelste Aller') will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Garden edging, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in free-draining soil in full sun or light shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Erigeron 'Dunkelste Aller'
Other names
Erigeron 'Darkest of All', Fleabane 'Dunkelste Aller', Fleabane 'Darkest of All'
Genus
Erigeron Erigeron
Variety or Cultivar
'Dunkelste Aller' _ 'Dunkelste Aller' is a compact, spreading perennial with lance-shaped, dark green leaves and, from mid-spring to late summer, daisy-like, purple flowers with yellow centres.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Mat Forming
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Colour
Flower
Purple, Yellow in Spring; Purple, Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Erigeron 'Dunkelste Aller' (Fleabane 'Dunkelste Aller') will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Garden edging, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in free-draining soil in full sun or light shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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