About
Clump-forming perennial coneflower to around 90cm tall bearing large, daisy-like flowerheads from summer into autumn made up of deep rose-pink ray florets and a central bronze cone.
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 typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Prairie planting, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a deep, well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun although they can tolerate some shade
PruningPropagate by seed or by division in spring or autumn (although they resent a lot of disturbance) or by root cuttings from late autumn to early winter
PropagationCut back stems as the blooms fade to encourage further flower production
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free