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ECHINACEA 'Big Kahuna'
Commonly known as Coneflower
Red-brown cone surrounded by dark honey coloured petals
Further Reading....
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Orange
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Height50cm (20in)
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Spread45cm (18in)
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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.Perennial. Longlasting flowers on strong 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)
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Full sun
ECHINACEA 'Big Kahuna'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowCut back stems as flowers fade to encourage further production. Wildlife plant - insects, butterfliesPests & DiseasesNone. Prolonged wet can cause root rotPlace of originGarden origin. From the Praire Pillars series by Terra Nova of Oregon.
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Flower ShapeSingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petalsLarge flowers to 13cm (5in) across
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous borderCottage garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsWell drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soilDeep, humus-rich
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WildlifeBee friendlyButterfly friendly
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Useful extras...
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.
Only £8.00
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.
2 options from £7.00