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    ECHINACEA
    ECHINACEA
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    ECHINACEA

    Commonly known as Coneflower

    Echinacea and its relative Rudbeckia are the coneflowers from North America.

    The former is the perennial for borders and open woodland, the latter often grown for naturalising in a meadow or, as cultivar hirta, as an annual for infilling and borders.

    Echinacea is a genus of 9 species of bold, stiff perennials from dry prairies, gravelly hillsides and open woodland in central and eastern North America. the name is derived from the Greek for hedgehog.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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    • Good to know
      Cut back stems as flowers fade to encourage further production. Wildlife plant - insects, butterflies.
    • Pests & Diseases
      None. Prolonged wet can cause root rot
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin. USA. Mark Veeder, Sullivan County, New York
    • Green
      Green with a purple tone
    • Single
      Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
      Large flowers to 12cm (4.5in) across
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      90cm (36in)
    • Spread
      45cm (18in)
    • Herbaceous
      Perennials. Longlasting flowers on strong stems.
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
      Deep, humus-rich.
    • Full sun
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Mature Size
      90cm (36in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        45cm (18in)
      		  
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    varieties
    ECHINACEA 'Big Kahuna'
    Red-brown cone surrounded by dark honey coloured petals
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.50
    Available from July 2026
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    ECHINACEA 'Marmalade'
    Double orange flowers yellowish at first
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.50
    ECHINACEA paradoxa
    Narrow yellow reflexed petals
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £14.50
    ECHINACEA purpurea 'Magnus'
    Coneflower
    Reddish-pink with brown cone.
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.50
    ECHINACEA purpurea 'White Swan'
    Clear white with dark centre
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.50
    ECHINACEA 'Red Pearl'
    Coneflower
    Single bright red with dark cone.
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.50
    Available again from summer 2026
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    ECHINACEA 'Sombrero Salsa Red'
    Brilliant red, floriferous
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.50
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    ECHINACEA 'Sombrero Yellow'
    Single golden-yellow flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.50
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    ECHINACEA 'Tiki Torch'
    Single bright orange flowers with orange-red centre
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £14.50
    ECHINACEA 'Tomato Soup'
    Bright tomato-red
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £14.50

    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
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