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Erigeron aureus 'Canary Bird'
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fleabane 'Canary Bird'

A compact, clump-forming perennial to 12cm in height, with tufts of spoon-shaped hairy grey-green leaves, and solitary bright, canary-yellow daisies 2.5cm in width, produced on stems in summer

Synonyms
Erigeron 'Canary Bird'
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Yellow Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

North–facing or East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

Erigeron can be annuals, biennials or perennials with simple or lobed leaves, and daisy-like flowers with many slender rays, appearing over a long period in summer

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil that does not completely dry out in the summer. Good for coastal gardens

Propagation

Propagate by seed or root basal cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning

Deadhead to encourage further flowering. Cut back to ground level in autumn.

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be affected by powdery mildews

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