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RATIBIDA columnifera f.pulcherrima
Most beautiful upright prairie coneflower. Red-brown daisy-like flowers with downward facing petals and a green cone
Further Reading....
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Height30cm (12in) -
Spread20cm (8in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Erect perennial. Pinnate, hairy leaves 3-15cm (1¼-6in) long, leaflets usually linear, entire and often pinnatifid. Flowers, to 8cm (3in) across are carried on branching stems
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full sun
RATIBIDA columnifera f.pulcherrima
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Additional Features
Good to knowDrought-resistant. Good for cutting. Sometimes grown as a biennial or annual
Pests & DiseasesTrouble free
Place of originSouthwestern Canada, western and central USA, to New Mexico -
Flower ShapeSingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsWell drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Ratibida - Growing Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
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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.
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