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    ECHINACEA 'Tomato Soup'
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    ECHINACEA 'Tomato Soup'

    Commonly known as Coneflower

    Bright tomato-red
     
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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
    • Single
      Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
      Large flowers to 12cm (4½in) across
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Cottage garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      60-75cm (24-36in)
    • Spread
      60-75cm (24-36in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early 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
    • 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
      Will tolerate some shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Mature Size
      60-75cm (24-36in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        60-75cm (24-36in)
      		  
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    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
    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
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