About
Single, daisy-like flowers which are dark pinkish-red with a brown central cone, appear from mid summer, sometimes lasting through until the autumn. A vigorous perennial with strap-like green leaves and upright, dark red hairy stems. The dark red stems contrast beautifully with the flowers.
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
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
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, Prairie planting, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, humus rich, well drained soil in full sun. Take care when propagating by divison or root cuttings as they resent a lot of disturbance
PruningDeadhead regularly to encourage flower production
PropagationPropagate 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
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free