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Erigeron 'Sea of Blossom' (Fleabane 'Sea of Blossom')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.25m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Erigeron 'Sea of Blossom'
Other names
Fleabane 'Sea of Blossom', Mexican fleabane 'Sea of Blossom', Erigeron karvinskianus 'Sea of Blossom'
Genus
Erigeron Erigeron
Variety or Cultivar
'Sea of Blossom' _ 'Sea of Blossom' is a compact, bushy, mound-forming, herbaceous perennial with upright stems bearing lance-shaped, dark green leaves and, in summer, clusters of white, daisy-like flowers maturing to deep rose-pink.
Erigeron 'Sea of Blossom' is: Deciduous
Habit
Bushy, Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming
Flower
White, Pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-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 'Sea of Blossom' (Fleabane 'Sea of Blossom') will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.3m 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, moist but 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
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, 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 'Sea of Blossom'
Other names
Fleabane 'Sea of Blossom', Mexican fleabane 'Sea of Blossom', Erigeron karvinskianus 'Sea of Blossom'
Genus
Erigeron Erigeron
Variety or Cultivar
'Sea of Blossom' _ 'Sea of Blossom' is a compact, bushy, mound-forming, herbaceous perennial with upright stems bearing lance-shaped, dark green leaves and, in summer, clusters of white, daisy-like flowers maturing to deep rose-pink.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy, Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming
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Colour
Flower
White, Pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-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 'Sea of Blossom' (Fleabane 'Sea of Blossom') will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.3m 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, moist but 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
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, 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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