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ECHINACEA 'Tomato Soup'
Commonly known as Coneflower
Bright tomato-red
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - butterflies and other insects. If flowering stems are left the colour fades to apricot and the seedheads are attractive to goldfinches. -
Pests & Diseases
None. Prolonged wet can cause root rot -
Place of origin
Garden origin. USA. H. Korlipara, Oregon. Cross between E.paradoxa and E. purpurea 'Ruby Giant'. -
Red
Tomato red -
SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petalsLarge flowers to 12cm (4½in) across
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Cottage garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
60-75cm (24-36in) -
Spread
60-75cm (24-36in) -
HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.with slightly drooping rays and yellow-brown cone
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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
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soilDeep, humus-rich
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Full sun
Will tolerate some shade -
Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size60-75cm (24-36in)
60-75cm (24-36in)
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