Fleabane Large-Flowered Blue

Fleabane Large-Flowered Blue — variety description

Fleabane Large-Flowered Blue (Erigeron karvinskianus) is a perennial flower of the Daisy family (Asteraceae). A perennial ornamental plant with large, daisy-like flowers in a clear blue-violet tone and a yellow centre.

It forms a compact clump and is very suitable for sunny beds, rock gardens and flower borders.

Flowers abundantly in summer and attracts bees and other beneficial pollinators.

Erigeron forms a cloud of small white-pink daisies.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 80%
• Seeds per packet: 374–506 pcs (0.2 g)
• Seed origin: Poland
• Sowing: March and April; seedlings
• Flowering: July and August
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Fleabane Large-Flowered Blue

Fleabane Large-Flowered Blue seeds are sown in March and April. The plants flower in July and August. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Fleabane Large-Flowered Blue

• Sowing method: seedlings
• Depth: on the surface (germinates in light)
• Spacing: 20–30 cm
• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22 °C
• Position: sunny spot

Sow the seeds in March in containers or seed trays, in light, well-drained soil. Place in a bright spot and keep moderately moist, without overwatering. Transplant the young plants in April or May to a sunny to lightly shaded spot. Grow in well-drained soil, avoiding waterlogging around the roots. Water moderately, and after flowering remove spent flowers for a longer ornamental effect. At the end of the season cut the stems back low; the plant is cold-hardy and overwinters without problems.

The seeds germinate in light.

Flowering and uses

Flowers from May to October.

Frequently asked questions

When should Fleabane Large-Flowered Blue be sown?

The recommended sowing months are March and April. Sowing method: seedlings.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 374–506 seeds, pack size 0.2 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 80%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.