Echinacea 'Coral Reef'PBR

About

Echinacea 'Coral Reef'PBR is a named cultivar in the genus Echinacea, part of the Asteraceae family. It is grown for its extended flowering period, which in the UK runs from July to October. The cultivar form indicates selection for garden use. Consider its flowering window when arranging planting sequences to carry interest from midsummer into autumn.

About the genus

Echinacea is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the daisy family. It has ten species, which are commonly called coneflowers. They are native only in eastern and central North America, where they grow in wet to dry prairies and open wooded areas.

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In the garden

Echinacea 'Coral Reef'PBR is a registered garden cultivar within the genus Echinacea and the daisy family Asteraceae. The cultivar name signifies it has been selected and named for horticultural use; growers and suppliers will list it by this full name. In the UK this plant flowers from July to October, providing a sustained display through late summer and into autumn. When planning with Echinacea 'Coral Reef'PBR, place it where its mid‑to‑late season blooms will be visible alongside earlier- and later-flowering perennials to stretch colour through the year. Because the flowering window extends from July to October, it can serve as a bridge between high summer displays and autumn interest. Maintenance and exact siting details vary by cultivar and stock, so follow the supplier's label for planting depth, soil preferences and winter protection. Choose companion plants that contrast in texture or bloom time to make the most of its long season; its presence is most effective where the flowers can be seen at close range, such as along borders or beside paths. The recorded flowering season in the UK for Echinacea 'Coral Reef'PBR is July to October.

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