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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.

Further Reading....

  • Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - perennials. Erect, hairy stems with bristly, dark-green leaves. Solitary flowers are daisy-like in colours of purple, red and pink. Central discs are cone-shaped.
  • Full sun - - will tolerate some shade.
  • Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - late source of nectar for bees and butterflies. Cutting stems as flowers fade will encourage further flowering. Will grow in open woodland.
  • Pests & Diseases - none.
  • Place of origin - central and eastern North America.
  • Soil Conditions - Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil - - deep, humus-rich.
  • Wildlife - Butterfly friendly -
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ECHINACEA 'Big Kahuna'

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Commonly known as: Coneflower.
Red-brown cone surrounded by dark honey coloured petals
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Available late spring to early summer 2022 - 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.

ECHINACEA 'Green Envy'

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Commonly known as: Coneflower.
Unusual green flowers with rounded petals which have a growing purple tone from the base as the flowers mature
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Available late spring to early summer 2022 - 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.

ECHINACEA 'Hot Summer'

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Commonly known as: Coneflower.
Scented flowers open a rich golden colour turning red in maturity
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Available Early Spring 2022 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.

ECHINACEA 'Marmalade'

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Commonly known as: Coneflower.
Double orange flowers yellowish at first
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ECHINACEA paradoxa

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Commonly known as: Coneflower.
Narrow yellow reflexed petals
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ECHINACEA purpurea

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Commonly known as: Purple coneflower.
Purplish-pink flowers growing up to 5 feet
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Estimated availability autumn 2021 - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

ECHINACEA purpurea 'Fatal Attraction'

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Commonly known as: Purple coneflower.
Bright purple-pink flowers with non-drooping petals on dark stems
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Available again from SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2021 - Despatch will take place anytime between early September through to late October as stock becomes available.

ECHINACEA purpurea 'Green Jewel'

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Commonly known as: Coneflower.
Light green petals with a dark green cone. Fragrant
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ECHINACEA purpurea 'White Swan'

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Commonly known as: Purple coneflower.
Clear white with dark centre
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ECHINACEA 'Sombrero Salsa Red'

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Commonly known as: Coneflower.
Brilliant red, very hardy and floriferous
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Available late spring to early summer 2022 - 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.

ECHINACEA 'Sombrero Yellow'

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Commonly known as: Coneflower.
Single golden-yellow flowers
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ECHINACEA 'Tiki Torch'

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Commonly known as: Coneflower.
Single bright orange flowers with orange-red centre
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Available late spring to early summer 2022 - 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.

ECHINACEA 'Tomato Soup'

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Commonly known as: Coneflower.
Bright tomato-red
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Available late spring to early summer 2022 - 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.

ECHINACEA 'White Meditation'

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Commonly known as: Cone flower.
Single white, lightly fragrant flowers, with large orange cone. Strong floriferous variety
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