Erigeron speciosus 'Pink Jewel'

🌿 Erigeron speciosus 'Pink Jewel' (Showy Fleabane)

Erigeron 'Pink Jewel' is a vibrant, upright perennial that brings joyful colour and light movement to borders through the heart of summer. Its rosy-pink, daisy-like flowers with golden centers rise above tidy clumps of green foliage, attracting bees and butterflies from June through to early autumn. This is a cheerful, long-flowering addition ideal for the front or middle of sunlit borders.

Specifications:

• Height: 50–60cm

• Spread: 40–50cm

• Flowering: June to October ☀️🍂

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained soil, including sandy or chalky ground

🌿 Note for Isle of Wight planting:
On the island, Erigeron 'Pink Jewel' thrives in open, sunny gardens where drainage is good and shelter is moderate. Ideal for coastal beds or mixed borders, it performs reliably with little fuss and benefits from occasional deadheading to extend the flowering period.

🌿 Ideal Companion Plants for Erigeron 'Pink Jewel'

1. Salvia 'Caradonna'
The rich violet tones and upright spires of Salvia contrast beautifully with the round, vivid flowers of Erigeron, adding depth and height.

2. Geranium 'Rozanne'
Soft and trailing, this hardy geranium knits through the base of Erigeron to create a relaxed, pollinator-friendly edge.

3. Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant'
The cooling blues and flowing habit of Nepeta offer a gentle, calming background to Erigeron’s bright pink tones.

4. Achillea millefolium 'Cassis'
These deep raspberry flower heads echo the pink warmth of Erigeron while offering a more structured form for contrast.

5. Pennisetum orientale 'Flamingo'
Fine, arching grass plumes add texture and gentle movement that pairs naturally with Erigeron’s cheerful blooms.

🌟 The Green Standard Tip:
Use Erigeron 'Pink Jewel' as a lively mid-border filler in a pollinator-friendly planting scheme. It’s especially effective repeated through informal beds or dotted among ornamental grasses for a meadow-style effect.