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    ECHINACEA purpurea 'White Swan'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    ECHINACEA purpurea 'White Swan'

    Commonly known as Purple coneflower

    Clear white with dark centre
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    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch
    Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only
    Gift Wrapping available on this plant
    (UK Delivery Only)
    Delivery Information
    Normally 3 - 5 days
    Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall
    Ready in 3 - 5 days
    £14.50 each 
    MULTIBUY SAVING
    Any 3+ for £12 each
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    • Good to know
      Deadhead to promote further flowering, though seedheads attract birds. Wildlife plant - butterflies, birds.
    • Pests & Diseases
      None. Prolonged wet can cause root rot
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin. Holland. Piet Oudolf.
    • White
    • 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
    • Cottage garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      To 60cm (24in)
    • Spread
      45cm (18in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Erect perennial with red-tinted strong stems and ovate, toothed leaves. Flowers to 11cm (4½in) across with orange-brown disc
    • 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
      to 60cm (24in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        45cm (18in)
      		  
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    Gypsophila ‘Snowflake’, Penstemon ‘Garnet’, Echinacea and Achillea ‘Moonshine’
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
    This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
    200g sachet
    £8.50
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