- Botanical Name
- Echinacea purpurea
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Plant Type
- Herbaceous perennial
- Size (HxW)
- 75cm x 50cm
Depth — Spacing: Plant to the same depth as in the pot. Space 45cm apart.
- Soil
- Moderately fertile, well-drained soil is ideal. Tolerates poorer, drier soils once established but dislikes sitting wet, particularly over winter.
- Aspect
- Full sun
- Climate
- Cool to warm temperate
- Frost
- Fully hardy
- Water
- Water well to establish. Drought tolerant once established, though performs best with occasional deep water over summer.
- Fertiliser
- A light application in spring as new growth emerges is ideal.
- Flowering Time
- Summer to autumn
- After Flower Care
- Deadhead to encourage repeat flowering, or leave seed heads in place for birds and winter interest. Cut back to ground level in late autumn or winter.
- Notes
- A favourite of bees and butterflies, and a reliable cut flower. Avoid heavy, poorly drained soils which can lead to crown rot. Dig and divide congested clumps every 3—4 years in spring or autumn.
