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15th February, we are pleased to say that the nursery and gardens are open to visitors. We are also still offering click and collect orders from the website. Mail order is continuing as normal. However please be aware that courier deliveries can be delayed, due to high volumes.

ECHINACEA

Commonly known as Coneflower

Echinacea and its relative Rudbeckia are the coneflowers from North America.

The former is the perennial for borders and open woodland, the latter often grown for naturalising in a meadow or, as cultivar hirta, as an annual for infilling and borders.

Echinacea is a genus of 9 species of bold, stiff perennials from dry prairies, gravelly hillsides and open woodland in central and eastern North America. the name is derived from the Greek for hedgehog.

Further Reading....

  • Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - perennials. Erect, hairy stems with bristly, dark-green leaves. Solitary flowers are daisy-like in colours of purple, red and pink. Central discs are cone-shaped.
  • Full sun - - will tolerate some shade.
  • Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - late source of nectar for bees and butterflies. Cutting stems as flowers fade will encourage further flowering. Will grow in open woodland.
  • Pests & Diseases - none.
  • Place of origin - central and eastern North America.
  • Soil Conditions - Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil - - deep, humus-rich.
  • Wildlife - Butterfly friendly -
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Echinacea - Growing Guide
Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection

Buy Varieties of ECHINACEA

ECHINACEA 'Big Kahuna'

ECHINACEA 'Big Kahuna'  >


Commonly known as: Coneflower.
Red-brown cone surrounded by dark honey coloured petals
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Available late spring to early summer 2021 - These plants will be available again sometime in late spring/early summer depending on growing conditions.

ECHINACEA 'Green Envy'

ECHINACEA 'Green Envy'  >


Commonly known as: Coneflower.
Unusual green flowers with rounded petals which have a growing purple tone from the base as the flowers mature
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Available Early Spring 2021 - Should be available March/April onwards depending on growing conditions.

ECHINACEA 'Hot Summer'

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Commonly known as: Coneflower.
Scented flowers open a rich golden colour turning red in maturity
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Available Early Spring 2021 - Should be available March/April onwards depending on growing conditions.

ECHINACEA 'Marmalade'

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Commonly known as: Coneflower.
Double orange flowers yellowish at first
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Available late spring to early summer 2021 - These plants will be available again sometime in late spring/early summer depending on growing conditions.

ECHINACEA paradoxa

ECHINACEA paradoxa  >


Commonly known as: Coneflower.
Narrow yellow reflexed petals
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Available late spring to early summer 2021 - These plants will be available again sometime in late spring/early summer depending on growing conditions.

ECHINACEA purpurea

ECHINACEA purpurea  >


Commonly known as: Purple coneflower.
Purplish-pink flowers growing up to 5 feet
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ECHINACEA purpurea 'Fatal Attraction'

ECHINACEA purpurea 'Fatal Attraction'  >


Commonly known as: Purple coneflower.
Bright purple-pink flowers with non-drooping petals on dark stems
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Available Early Spring 2021 - Should be available March/April onwards depending on growing conditions.

ECHINACEA purpurea 'Green Jewel'

ECHINACEA purpurea 'Green Jewel'  >


Commonly known as: Coneflower.
Light green petals with a dark green cone. Fragrant
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ECHINACEA purpurea 'White Swan'

ECHINACEA purpurea 'White Swan'  >


Commonly known as: Purple coneflower.
Clear white with dark centre
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ECHINACEA 'Sombrero Adobe Orange'

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Commonly known as: Coneflower.
Intense orange flowers and orange cone
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Available late spring to early summer 2021 - These plants will be available again sometime in late spring/early summer depending on growing conditions.

ECHINACEA 'Sombrero Granada Gold'

ECHINACEA 'Sombrero Granada Gold'  >


Commonly known as: Coneflower.
Rich golden-yellow colour which does not fade
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Available late spring to early summer 2021 - These plants will be available again sometime in late spring/early summer depending on growing conditions.

ECHINACEA 'Sombrero Salsa Red'

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Commonly known as: Coneflower.
Brilliant red, very hardy and floriferous
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Available late spring to early summer 2021 - These plants will be available again sometime in late spring/early summer depending on growing conditions.

ECHINACEA 'Tiki Torch'

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Commonly known as: Coneflower.
Single bright orange flowers with orange-red centre
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Available late spring to early summer 2021 - These plants will be available again sometime in late spring/early summer depending on growing conditions.

ECHINACEA 'Tomato Soup'

ECHINACEA 'Tomato Soup'  >


Commonly known as: Coneflower.
Bright tomato-red
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Available Early Spring 2021 - Should be available March/April onwards depending on growing conditions.

ECHINACEA 'White Meditation'

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Commonly known as: Cone flower.
Single white, lightly fragrant flowers, with large orange cone. Strong floriferous variety
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£13.50 each
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Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
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.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
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. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

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