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Herbaceous Perennial

Kalimeris incisa

A clump-forming perennial about 1m or more tall, producing leafy, branching stems bearing very pale purple or white daisy-like flowerheads to 4cm across, with golden yellow or greenish-yellow centres, appearing over a long period from early summer to autumn

Synonyms
Aster incisus
Boltonia incisa
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Purple White Green
Autumn Purple White Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

Kalimeris are deciduous perennials with smooth, narrow, rounded, toothed or lobed leaves. The daisy-like flowers have white, pink or purple ray florets and yellow centres, and are carried singly or in flat-topped clusters

Name status

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. See aster cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or root softwood basal cuttings in spring; division can be carried out every third year to maintain vigour

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Wildflower meadow
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Cut stems close to the ground in late autumn

Pests

May be susceptible to leaf and bud eelworms, slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to Verticillium wilt, Powdery mildews and grey moulds

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