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    ECHINACEA 'Tomato Soup'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    ECHINACEA 'Tomato Soup'

    Commonly known as Coneflower

    Bright tomato-red
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    Plant Details
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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - butterflies and other insects. If flowering stems are left the colour fades to apricot and the seedheads are attractive to goldfinches.
    • Pests & Diseases
      None. Prolonged wet can cause root rot
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin. USA. H. Korlipara, Oregon. Cross between E.paradoxa and E. purpurea 'Ruby Giant'.
    • Red
      Tomato red
    • Single
      Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
      Large flowers to 12cm (4½in) across
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      60-75cm (24-36in)
    • Spread
      60-75cm (24-36in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      with slightly drooping rays and yellow-brown cone
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Mature Size
      60-75cm (24-36in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        60-75cm (24-36in)
      		  
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
      Cottage garden
    • Soil Conditions
      Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
      Deep, humus-rich
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Will tolerate some shade
    Echinacea - Growing Guide
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