ECHINACEA purpurea 'Fatal Attraction'

Commonly known as Purple coneflower

Bright purple-pink flowers with non-drooping petals on dark stems
Further Reading....
  • Purple
    Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
    Purple pink
  • Height
    80cm (32in)
  • 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.
    Perennial. Red stalks and upright petals.
  • Hardy - very cold winter
    Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
  • Full sun
  • Additional Features
    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. Holland. Piet Oudolf Future Plants
  • Flower Shape
    Single
    Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
    Large flowers to 12cm (4.5in) across
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
    Deep, humus-rich.
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Butterfly friendly
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Echinacea - Growing Guide
Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
80cm (32in)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
  45cm (18in)
  

Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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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)
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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™.
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