Erigeron aureus 'Canary Bird'

Autumn · Planting

Divide every 2 years

Divide the plant and throw away any poor or weak growth. Immediately replant the divided portions.

Autumn - mid · Planting

Deadhead to tidy for winter

Tidy the plant to make the garden ready for winter. When the flowering season concludes around mid-autumn, cut off the flowered stems to their base.

Spring - late · Outdoors

Feed with slow release fertiliser

Apply a general purpose slow release fertiliser, spreading it around the root area of the plant as it is coming into growth. (Or apply a liquid feed at regular intervals throughout the growing season.)

This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost as a single annual procedure.

Spring-Autumn · Outdoors

Water to keep the soil moist

For best results, this plant needs soil that is always moist. Water deeply and regularly as soon as soil appears dry. Even for established plants in the ground, a dry week can cause problems with some soils. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather. Or install an automatic irrigation system which will do the hard work for you, even when you are away on holiday.

Without regular watering some plants never fully regain their beauty.

Summer · Planting

Trim dead flowers to develop buds

Take off the flower as it fades. Cut the stalk back to the point where there is a side shoot, preferably facing outwards, near the base of the stalk. If the spent flower is removed this bud will then develop.