About
A herbaceous perennial to around 60cm tall and 45cm spread. The large daisy flowerheads are orange-yellow and as they mature they gradually develop a pinkish-salmon hue.
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
AspectWest-facing, South-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Prairie planting, Wildlife gardens, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in deep, well-drained, humus-rich soil ideally in full sun, although they can tolerate some light shade. This cultivar is well-suited to container cultivation
PruningCut back stems as the blooms fade to encourage further flower production
PropagationPropagate 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