Should Erigeron be cut back?
Cut all erigeron right back each year to maintain and attractive, neat form. This can be done in autumn or spring, though we recommend leaving it until spring if you can (for the additional winter protection). Erigerons are largely pest and disease free. The only problem you may encounter is that plants may die off after a very cold, wet winter if they’re planted in heavy soil.Erigeron which is also known as American Fleabane is a very easy plant to grow. It will thrive in most spaces with abundant daisy like flowers. When established it will easily propagate itself from seed.
When to cut back erigeron glaucus?
Pruning and Deadheading Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooms and keep Erigeron glaucus ‘Sea Breeze’ tidy. Autumn Pruning: Cut back the plant to the base after flowering finishes to prepare for winter and promote healthy growth next season. Deadhead and Prune Regularly One of the easiest ways to encourage more blooms is through deadheading and light pruning. Removing old flowers prevents the plant from setting seeds, which can stop new flowers from forming. Instead, your plant redirects its energy into producing new blooms.