About
Upright perennial coneflower to 90cm, with oval leaves and 12cm wide daisy-like flowerheads opening from late summer to autumn, the ruby-red ray florets spreading horizontally from the orange-brown central 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
AspectEast-facing, South-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 usesCoastal, Wildlife gardens, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Prairie planting, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in deep, well-drained, humus-rich soil ideally in full sun although they can tolerate some shade
PruningCut back stems as the blooms fade to encourage further flower production
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at 13°C in spring. Propagate by division in spring or autumn although they resent a lot of disturbance. Propagate by root cuttings from late autumn to early winter.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free