I live in Labrador, at 52 degrees North, and my Pink Jewel erigeron has not only survivied, but thrived.
Our summers are ...Read Moreso short that asters never even get started, so my erigeron is a substitute for their flowers. I have no trouble with them, and so far they've been no work except to cut them back after flowering.
I planted them and it looks like it will come back next year due to how professional it can bloom. It is next to maroon coreopsis and als...Read Moreo next to showy penstemon and some other orange perennial. Another name for these species is Showy fleabane.
Louisville, KY (Zone 6b) | December 2014 | positive
Erigerons are often short-lived. They require being cut down immediately after flowering and division of the root ball every other year o...Read Morer so to increase their longevity, but they are more than worth the effort.
I have not grown Erigeron speciosus, but grow (zone 5A) erigeron cultivars
which are hybrids. Erigeron speciosus is apparently th...Read Moree main parent of these.
I have two blocks of blue Erigeron 'Azurfee' (Azure Fairy) which are now over five years old. The blue Erigeron 'Prosperity' and blue Erigeron 'Dunkelste Aller' (Darkest of All) were planted two years ago. In my gardens these well loved plants usually need staking.
General Information:
Plants produce an abundance ...Read Moreof double flowers in summer, with yellow centers for cutting. The common name Dainty Daisy describes it perfectly. Use it to edge borders or on low walls and divide every year for the most flowers. This one is a summer joy for Aster lovers.
Plant Care:
Likes a dry sandy site, drought tolerant. No special care needed.
Blooms: Late Spring, Early summer to Late Summer, Early Fall
A daisy like perennial plant. Commonly confused with Fleabane Erigeron Karvinskianus for similar flowers. These perennials form clumps up...Read More to 50cm wide. A good border plant. pokerboy.
i love the pretty dainty and vibrant pink flower with its yellow center. however, the foliage is rather bland and dull. in part shade i...Read Moret needs staking or i use a 10" round plant support that the stems grow through.
it is recommended that you divide the rootball in half, every fall for maximum flower displays the next year.
also known as dainty daisy.
I live in Labrador, at 52 degrees North, and my Pink Jewel erigeron has not only survivied, but thrived.
Our summers are ...Read More
I planted them and it looks like it will come back next year due to how professional it can bloom. It is next to maroon coreopsis and als...Read More
Erigerons are often short-lived. They require being cut down immediately after flowering and division of the root ball every other year o...Read More
I have not grown Erigeron speciosus, but grow (zone 5A) erigeron cultivars
which are hybrids. Erigeron speciosus is apparently th...Read More
ERIGERON Pink Jewel - Medium 20" - Plant 12" apart. Pink flowers.
General Information:
Plants produce an abundance ...Read More
A daisy like perennial plant. Commonly confused with Fleabane Erigeron Karvinskianus for similar flowers. These perennials form clumps up...Read More
i love the pretty dainty and vibrant pink flower with its yellow center. however, the foliage is rather bland and dull. in part shade i...Read More