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Enduring Beauty of Mexican Fleabane

Brighten Your Garden with Erigeron karvinskianus (Mexican Fleabane)
Erigeron karvinskianus is a resilient, hardy perennial celebrated for its long-lasting display of charming daisy-like blooms. Native to Mexico and Central America, this plant is valued by UK gardeners for its ability to flower continuously from May through late autumn, delivering months of colour and interest.

Why Choose Erigeron karvinskianus?

• Prolific Flowering: Small white daisies with golden centres gradually blush pink as they mature, creating a delightful two-tone effect.
• Tough Groundcover: Perfect for filling gaps along borders, spilling over walls, edging paths or softening steps and rockeries.
• Biodiversity Booster: Attracts bees and butterflies, supporting pollinators in your garden ecosystem.
• Drought Resilient: Thrives in poor, dry soils where other plants struggle.
• Effortless Naturalisation: Self-seeds readily, spreading gently to cover bare or difficult-to-plant areas.

Growing Guide & Care Tips

• Planting Time: Best planted in spring or early autumn while soil is moist and workable.
• Location: Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade; ideal along sunny borders or in wall crevices.
• Soil: Well-drained soils are essential; thrives even in poor or sandy conditions. Neutral to alkaline pH preferred.
• Watering: Water well after planting; once established, Erigeron is drought tolerant and rarely needs extra water.
• Pruning: Cut back lightly in spring to encourage fresh growth and maintain shape. Remove faded flower stems to prolong blooming.
• Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble-free with good resistance to pests and diseases.

Potted Plants for Easy Planting

Your Erigeron karvinskianus arrives as strong pot-grown plants in 9cm nursery pots. Choose from 1, 2, or 3 plants—simply plant out into your chosen spot and enjoy instant impact with minimal effort.

Perfect Companions & Garden Uses

• Mingle with lavender, thyme or creeping campanula for a drought-tolerant border scheme.
• Cascade over stone walls or steps for a cottage garden look.
• Add texture and colour to gravel gardens or rockeries where low maintenance is key.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Erigeron karvinskianus?
  The best time is spring or early autumn when the soil is moist but not waterlogged.
• How fast does it grow and spread?
  This perennial establishes quickly and will self-seed in suitable conditions, spreading gently each year without becoming invasive.
• Does it need much maintenance?
  No—just a light trim in spring keeps it tidy. Remove faded flowers to encourage more blooms throughout the season.