Purple coneflower Echinacea purpurea, assorted varieties
Seller: ALLIKASILM
About this product
Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is a tough, long-flowering perennial. Buy it in Estonia from the ALLIKASILM nursery in assorted varieties; the exact variety and flower colour are confirmed at purchase.
Large daisy-like flowers appear from July to September and attract butterflies, bees and other pollinators. They also make good cut flowers.
The species usually grows 60–90 cm tall, loves sun and is very hardy (USDA zone 3), which makes it a great choice for Estonian gardens.
Specifications
- Type: herbaceous perennial, assorted varieties
- Botanical name: Echinacea purpurea
- Height and spread: species about 60–90 cm × 45 cm, depends on variety
- Flowering: July–September
- Light: full sun to light shade
- Soil: well-drained, moderately fertile; tolerates poorer soil
- Hardiness: very hardy, USDA zone 3
- Use: borders, naturalistic plantings, pollinator gardens, cut flowers
- Size: potted plant, assorted varieties
Advice from our agronomist
Planting. Plant in a sunny spot in well-drained soil, 40–50 cm apart. The best planting time is spring to early autumn.
Watering and feeding. Water regularly in the first summer; established plants are drought tolerant. Little feeding is needed – a handful of compost in spring is enough.
Care. Deadhead to extend flowering. In autumn you can leave the stems – the seed heads look good in winter and feed birds; cut them back in spring.
Gardener's tip. Avoid wet sites – winter waterlogging is more dangerous for coneflowers than frost.
Codes and attributes
| Warehouse code | 2078 |
|---|---|
| Category | Echinaceas |
Delivery and timing
- Parcel locker — €2.99–3.99, free from 59,00 €
- Courier to the door — €7.99–8.99, free from 99,00 €
- Dispatched within 2 working days