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    ECHINACEA
    ECHINACEA paradoxa
    ECHINACEA paradoxa
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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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
    Delivery Information
    Available again from summer 2026
    £14.50 each 
    MULTIBUY SAVING
    Any 3+ for £12 each
    Available again from summer 2026 - Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
    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)
      		  
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Echinacea - Growing Guide
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Tomatoes
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
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