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ERIGERON aurantiacus
Commonly known as Fleabane
Mat- to clump-forming hardy perennial with bright orange flowers
Further Reading....
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Deciduous
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Orange
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Height - 30cm (12in)
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Spread - 30cm (12in)
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - elliptic to spoon-shaped, velvety leaves to 10cm (4in) long. Solitary flowers to 5cm (2in) across with yellow disc-florets are produced on leafy stems
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Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Additional Features - Good to know - wildlife plant - bees and other insects. Flowers over long period in summer.
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Pests & Diseases - slugs, powdery mildew
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Place of origin - Turkestan (mountains of)
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Flower Shape - Star-shaped
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Hardiness - Fully hardy
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Wildlife - Bee friendly
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