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Erigeron 'Schneewittchen'
erigeron 'Snow White'
A hardy, dry garden favourite that produces masses of white daisy flowers with yellow centres over a long summer season,...
9cm pot
available to order from late spring
3 × 9cm pots
available to order from late spring
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Plant description
A hardy, dry garden favourite that produces masses of white daisy flowers with yellow centres over a long summer season, often continuing into early autumn. Buds open with a faint blush of pink and age to a very pale pink, adding extra interest. Flowers are carried on upright, wiry stems above neat clumps of narrow, grey-green foliage. This perennial is ideal for sunny, well-drained borders, gravel gardens or containers.
Erigeron 'Schneewittchen' is drought-tolerant once established and thrives in poor, free-draining soil. Its long flowering period and tidy habit make it a great choice for low-maintenance gardens. Deadheading will encourage more blooms. Semi-evergreen in milder areas, and good resistance to pests and diseases. Suitable for coastal gardens and informal settings.
Erigeron 'Schneewittchen' is drought-tolerant once established and thrives in poor, free-draining soil. Its long flowering period and tidy habit make it a great choice for low-maintenance gardens. Deadheading will encourage more blooms. Semi-evergreen in milder areas, and good resistance to pests and diseases. Suitable for coastal gardens and informal settings.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Erigeron Schneewittchen:
Erigeron thrives in well-drained soil and a sunny position, making it ideal for coastal gardens, rockeries, and gravel beds.
It tolerates poor soils and drought once established but benefits from occasional watering in prolonged dry spells. Space plants around 30cm (12in) apart to allow for natural spreading.
Regular deadheading encourages continuous flowering, while a light trim after the main flush helps maintain a neat, compact shape.
Protect from excessively wet, winter ground conditions, particularly in heavy soils, to prevent root rot.
If plants become woody or straggly, rejuvenate by cutting back hard in early spring.
It tolerates poor soils and drought once established but benefits from occasional watering in prolonged dry spells. Space plants around 30cm (12in) apart to allow for natural spreading.
Regular deadheading encourages continuous flowering, while a light trim after the main flush helps maintain a neat, compact shape.
Protect from excessively wet, winter ground conditions, particularly in heavy soils, to prevent root rot.
If plants become woody or straggly, rejuvenate by cutting back hard in early spring.
Sowing instructions:
Sow thinly in trays of seed compost, then cover with a fine layer of compost. Firm gently and keep moist. Keep at approx. 15-20C. Seedlings appear 14-28 days When large enough to handle transplant to individual 7.5cm pots. Gradually acclimatise plants to outside conditions in late May (avoid frosts). Trasplant 30cm apart in flowering position.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
