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Erigeron glaucus (Beach aster)
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1 hour care
per year
per year
0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.45m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Erigeron glaucus
Other names
Beach aster, Beach fleabane, Seaside fleabane, Seaside daisy, Glaucous-leaved fleabane
Genus
Erigeron Erigeron
Species
E. glaucus - E. glaucus is a compact, upright, clump-forming perennial with thick, often waxy or hairy, oval to spoon-shaped, grey-green leaves and, from late spring to midsummer, semi-double, daisy-like, pale pink, lavender, or white flowers with yellow centres.
Erigeron glaucus is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Spreading
Flower
Lavender, White, Pale-pink in Spring; White, Pale-pink, Lavender in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
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, Seed
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Where to grow
Erigeron glaucus (Beach aster) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Garden edging, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in full sun with some midday shade in fertile, well-drained soil. Drought tolerant but performs best in soil that does not dry out.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Erigeron glaucus
Other names
Beach aster, Beach fleabane, Seaside fleabane, Seaside daisy, Glaucous-leaved fleabane
Genus
Erigeron Erigeron
Species
E. glaucus - E. glaucus is a compact, upright, clump-forming perennial with thick, often waxy or hairy, oval to spoon-shaped, grey-green leaves and, from late spring to midsummer, semi-double, daisy-like, pale pink, lavender, or white flowers with yellow centres.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Spreading
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Colour
Flower
Lavender, White, Pale-pink in Spring; White, Pale-pink, Lavender in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Summer; Grey-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
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, Seed
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Where to grow
Erigeron glaucus (Beach aster) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Garden edging, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in full sun with some midday shade in fertile, well-drained soil. Drought tolerant but performs best in soil that does not dry out.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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