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ECHINACEA 'Big Kahuna'
Commonly known as Coneflower
Red-brown cone surrounded by dark honey coloured petals
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Good to know
Cut back stems as flowers fade to encourage further production. Wildlife plant - insects, butterflies -
Pests & Diseases
None. Prolonged wet can cause root rot -
Place of origin
Garden origin. From the Praire Pillars series by Terra Nova of Oregon. -
Orange
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SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petalsLarge flowers to 13cm (5in) 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
50cm (20in) -
Spread
45cm (18in) -
HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Perennial. Longlasting flowers on strong stems
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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) -
Scented flowers
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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
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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