Echinacea purpurea 'Green Jewel'PBR (purple coneflower 'Green Jewel') — Clump forming

Overview

Echinacea purpurea 'Green Jewel'PBR is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Echinacea, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Echinacea purpurea 'Green Jewel'PBR grows best in full sun and partial shade, 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 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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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Echinacea

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

Plant details

Echinacea purpurea 'Green Jewel'PBR size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Deciduous
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: 0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height: 2-5 years
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 purpurea 'Green Jewel'PBR

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 purpurea 'Green Jewel'PBR?

Echinacea purpurea 'Green Jewel'PBR prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Echinacea purpurea 'Green Jewel'PBR need?

Echinacea purpurea 'Green Jewel'PBR 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.

How big does Echinacea purpurea 'Green Jewel'PBR grow?

Echinacea purpurea 'Green Jewel'PBR reaches a height of 0.5-1 metres and a spread of 0.1-0.5 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.

Is Echinacea purpurea 'Green Jewel'PBR hardy in the UK?

Echinacea purpurea 'Green Jewel'PBR 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 purpurea 'Green Jewel'PBR?

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

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