Echinacea Prima Saffron ('Tnechps') (Prima Series) — Clump forming

Overview

Echinacea Prima Saffron ('Tnechps') (Prima Series) is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Echinacea, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Echinacea Prima Saffron ('Tnechps') (Prima 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 Prima Saffron ('Tnechps') is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Echinacea genus, known for its upright, clump-forming habit and deciduous foliage. This cultivar thrives in full sun and well-drained fertile soils, including chalk, loam, and sand, and is suitable for a range of garden aspects and exposures. Like other Echinacea, it produces solitary daisy-like flowers with distinct conical centres and drooping ray florets, attracting butterflies. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and is ideal for use in cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, and as cut flowers during spring and summer.

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 Prima Saffron ('Tnechps') (Prima 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 Prima Saffron ('Tnechps') (Prima 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 Prima Saffron ('Tnechps') (Prima Series)?

Echinacea Prima Saffron ('Tnechps') (Prima Series) prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Echinacea Prima Saffron ('Tnechps') (Prima Series) need?

Echinacea Prima Saffron ('Tnechps') (Prima 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 Prima Saffron ('Tnechps') (Prima Series) hardy in the UK?

Echinacea Prima Saffron ('Tnechps') (Prima 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 Prima Saffron ('Tnechps') (Prima Series)?

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

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