Erigeron ‘Azure Fairy’
£4.00
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🌿 Erigeron ‘Azure Fairy’
(Fleabane)
A delicate yet determined bloomer, Erigeron ‘Azure Fairy’ produces a cloud of lavender-blue daisy-like flowers with golden centres from late spring right through to autumn. Each bloom shifts in tone as it ages, creating a soft, painterly effect that works beautifully in cottage borders, rockeries, and containers.
Compact, free-flowering, and pollinator-friendly, this plant thrives with minimal fuss — and makes a lovely ground-hugging partner to taller perennials.
Specifications:
Height: 20–30cm
Spread: 30–40cm
Flowering: May to October
Position: Full sun to light shade
Soil: Well-drained; thrives in poor, sandy, or chalky soils
🌿 Note for Isle of Wight planting:
‘Azure Fairy’ is well-suited to island gardens — especially near the coast where it tolerates light, dry soils and salty breezes. Excellent in wall crevices, gravel gardens, and sunny borders where a reliable long-season flowerer is needed.
🌿 Ideal Companion Plants from The Green Standard Range:
1. Geranium ‘Rozanne’
Combines beautifully for continuous soft colour and flowing forms.
2. Achillea millefolium ‘Paprika’
The rich reds contrast well with Azure Fairy’s cooler tones and echo its wildlife appeal.
3. Salvia greggii ‘Cool Cream’
Pale tones enhance the pastel palette and extend flowering into late summer.
4. Nepeta ‘Six Hills Giant’
Lavender-blue mounds pair effortlessly with Erigeron’s similar tones and easy-going habit.
5. Verbena rigida ‘Oneness’
Low-growing with vivid purple blooms, it provides punch and structure without overwhelming.
🌟 The Green Standard Tip:
Cut back lightly after the first flush of flowers to encourage a fresh wave of blooms. Self-seeds gently into cracks and crevices, helping fill gaps and soften hard edges with charm.