About
An unusual, upright, perennial coneflower variety reaching 90cm tall, noted for its attractive, lavender-pink, completely quilled ray petals that surround a prominent central orange cone. It will bloom through Summer into Autumn. Excellent for attracting pollinators.
About the genus
Echinacea are erect, clump-forming rhizomatous perennials with simple or pinnately lobed leaves and solitary, long-stalked daisies with prominent conical central disks and often drooping ray florets; attractive to butterflies
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Prairie planting, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, humus rich, well drained soil in full sun. Take care when propagating by divison or root cuttings as they resent a lot of disturbance
PruningDeadhead to extend flowering
PropagationPropagate by division in Spring or Autumn or by root cuttings from late Autumn to early Winter
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free