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    ERIGERON
    ERIGERON 'Dunkelste Aller'
    ERIGERON 'Dunkelste Aller'
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    ERIGERON 'Dunkelste Aller'

    Commonly known as Fleabane

    ('Darkest of all') - hardy low-growing perennial with purple flowers
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    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available Early Spring 2026
    individually £12.50 each , 3+ £10.00 each 
    Available Early Spring 2026 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
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    • Good to know
      'Darkest of All'. Wildlife plant - bees and other insects. Flowers over long period in summer. Divide in early spring after 2 or 3 years.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs, powdery mildew
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin. 1951. Germany. Benary.
    • Deciduous
    • Purple
      Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
    • Semi-double
      Two rows of petals with conspicuous stamens
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Rockery (inc alpine)
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      40cm (16in)
    • Spread
      1m (39in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Lance-shaped, greyish green leaves 10cm (4in) long. Flowers are yellow-centred and have long ray-florets
    • 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)
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Mature Size
      40cm (16in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
        1m (39in)
      		  
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