Erigeron 'Sommerneuschnee'
fleabane
- Position: full sun
- Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
- Rate of Growth: average
- Flowering period: June to October
- Hardiness: fully hardy
- Garden care: The plant may need staking. Cut back flowered stems to encourage a new flush of flowers. In autumn, cut to ground level. Lift and divide large clumps every second or third year, discarding the woody crowns.
Its name translates to 'new snow in summer' and this effectively describes the soft, fluffy effect created by the fine, almost shredded appearance of this pink-flushed, white daisy. From June to October, masses of large flowers with yellow centres appear above the clumps of grey-green leaves. It looks particularly good planted among other sun-loving summer flowers with a strong form, such as salvias and achilleas. Bees and butterflies love all erigerons, so they make a wonderful addition to a wildlife garden.
- Eventual Height: 0.6m
- Eventual Spread: 0.45m