Erigeron ‘Sincerity’
A Conservation Scheme Plant
Date Introduced
2001
Introduced by
not known
Reason for Inclusion
Historical interest. One of a series of erigerons introduced by Blooms of Bressingham
Verification
Obtained from Blooms of Bressingham
Brief description of plant
Clump-forming herbaceous perennial. Long-flowering and very floriferous plant. Lax habit so good at front of border or over a wall.
Height x Spread
40cm x 40cm
Flowers
Lilac-blue daisy-like flowers 2-3 cm diameter with yellow centres.
Foliage
Green, lanceolate foliage.
Flowering Time
July - Oct
Soil type
Any well-drained soil.
Aspect
Full or part-shade
Pests and diseases
Slugs/snails, vine weevil, rabbits.
Cultivation
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. Cut back to ground level in late autumn to keep clumps tidy.
Propagation
Take basal cuttings to root under glass.