ECHINACEA paradoxa

Commonly known as Coneflower

Narrow yellow reflexed petals

ECHINACEA paradoxa

Available Early Spring 2022 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.

£13.50 each

MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ for £12 each

Available Early Spring 2022

1.5 to 2 Litre

Details
Mature Size
Tips and Advice
Goes Well With
Planting Combinations
Other Suggestions
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Yellow
Height
To 1.5m (5ft)
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 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)
Full sun
Additional Features
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
Flower Shape
Single Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals - large flowers to 13cm (5in) across
Hardiness
Fully hardy
Scented Plants
Scented flowers
Seasonal Interest
Autumn
Summer
Soil Conditions
Tolerates all - deep, well-drained, humus-rich soil
Wildlife
Bee friendly
Butterfly friendly