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    ECHINACEA
    ECHINACEA paradoxa
    ECHINACEA paradoxa
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    ECHINACEA paradoxa

    Commonly known as Coneflower

    Narrow yellow reflexed petals
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    1 to 1.5 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
    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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    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant. Attracts butterflies. Remove faded flowers to prolong blooming
    • Pests & Diseases
      None, but prolonged wet can cause root rot
    • Place of origin
      Northern USA
    • Yellow
    • Single
      Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
      Large flowers to 13cm (5in) across
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      To 1.5m (5ft)
    • Spread
      45cm (18in)
    • Herbaceous
      Erect perennial with red tinted green stems. Roughly hairy basal leaves 15cm (6in) long and lance-shaped stem leaves. Flowers have brown, cone-shaped discs
    • Hardy - cold winter
      Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
    • Scented flowers
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Tolerates all
      Deep, well-drained, humus-rich soil
    • Full sun
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Mature Size
      to 1.5m (5ft)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        45cm (18in)
      		  
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
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    £6.50
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    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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    £13.00
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