Erigeron x cult. 'Schwarzes Meer'

Garden Fleabane 'Schwarzes Meer' is an upright and bushy growing perennial with a clump-forming habit. It typically reaches a height of 0.4 - 0.6 m and grows to about 0.4 - 0.5 m wide.

The deciduous leaves of Garden Fleabane 'Schwarzes Meer' are elongated to lance-shaped, entire or slightly toothed, and medium-green. They form a basal rosette and are also distributed along the stems.

The numerous daisy-like flower heads appear from June to August. They are an intense, dark purplish-pink with a radiant yellow flower center. The flower color is reminiscent of the deep tones of the Black Sea (Schwarzes Meer).

Erigeron x cult. 'Schwarzes Meer' is a shallow-rooted plant that forms a dense, fibrous root system.

Preferred location in a sunny position. Full sun promotes abundant flowering and a compact growth habit.

Garden Fleabane 'Schwarzes Meer' exhibits very good frost hardiness.

Normal garden soil. It prefers well-drained, fresh to dry, and nutrient-rich to moderately nutrient-rich soil. Waterlogging should be strictly avoided.

Border and bed planting, rock gardens, cottage gardens, open areas with a wild perennial character, container planting, cut flower. It is an excellent choice for designing flower beds and attracts bees and butterflies.

The plant has a medium to low water requirement. It tolerates short dry periods well.

Cutting back spent flower heads after the first flush of blooms can encourage a second bloom in late summer. A long-term fertilizer can be used in spring. Dividing older clumps every few years in spring helps maintain the plant's vitality.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen or during summer heat (above 30°C). However, the best planting time is spring or autumn.