Echinacea Honey Skipper (Butterfly Series) — Clump forming

Overview

Echinacea Honey Skipper (Butterfly Series) is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Echinacea, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Echinacea Honey Skipper (Butterfly Series) grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, prairie planting, wildflower meadow, wildlife gardens, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.

About

Echinacea Honey Skipper (Butterfly Series) is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Echinacea, known for upright plants with solitary daisy-like flowers featuring conical centres and drooping ray florets. This deciduous cultivar thrives in full sun and well-drained fertile soils, including chalk, loam, and sand, and is hardy to UK zone H5. It suits a variety of garden settings such as cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, and patios, attracting butterflies throughout spring and summer. Propagation is typically by division in spring or autumn, or root cuttings in late autumn to early winter.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Echinacea

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained
Aspect: East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Echinacea Honey Skipper (Butterfly Series) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Prairie planting, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Echinacea Honey Skipper (Butterfly Series)

Propagation: Division in Spring or Autumn, Root cuttings from late Autumn to early Winter
Pest resistance: Generally pest-free
Disease resistance: Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Echinacea Honey Skipper (Butterfly Series)?

Echinacea Honey Skipper (Butterfly Series) prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Echinacea Honey Skipper (Butterfly Series) need?

Echinacea Honey Skipper (Butterfly Series) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.

Is Echinacea Honey Skipper (Butterfly Series) hardy in the UK?

Echinacea Honey Skipper (Butterfly Series) has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.

How do I propagate Echinacea Honey Skipper (Butterfly Series)?

Division in Spring or Autumn, Root cuttings from late Autumn to early Winter.

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