About
A seed-raised, hybrid coneflower which bears flowers in a wide range of colours, on sturdy stems, from summer through to early autumn. Height to around 60cm. These are in a classic coneflower form of a central cone with a collar of single ray florets.
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, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial, Bedding, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Coastal, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in deep, well-drained, humus-rich soil, ideally in full sun although they can tolerate some shade
PruningCut back stems as the blooms fade to encourage further flower production
PropagationPropagate by seed early in the season for flowering in the first year
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free