planting echinacea in pots Echinacea purpurea - Coneflower Plant - 19cm Pot

planting echinacea in pots Echinacea purpurea - Coneflower Plant - 19cm PotEchinacea purpurea Coneflower Evergreen Perennial in 19cm Pot Add bold summer colour and pollinator appeal to your garden with Echinacea purpurea Coneflower, a striking evergreen perennial known for its long flowering period and distinctive daisy like blooms. Ideal for sunny borders and wildlife friendly planting schemes, this hardy plant delivers vibrant colour from early summer into autumn. Key Features Long flowering period from June to September,

Echinacea purpurea Coneflower – Evergreen Perennial in 19cm Pot

Add bold summer colour and pollinator appeal to your garden with Echinacea purpurea Coneflower, a striking evergreen perennial known for its long flowering period and distinctive daisy-like blooms. Ideal for sunny borders and wildlife-friendly planting schemes, this hardy plant delivers vibrant colour from early summer into autumn.

Key Features

• Long flowering period from June to September, offering lasting seasonal impact

• Eye-catching multi-coloured blooms that attract bees and butterflies

• Evergreen foliage adds texture and year-round structure

• Excellent for sunny borders, prairie-style planting, and pollinator gardens

• Grows well in a wide range of soil types and pH levels

• Hardy to H5, coping with colder UK winters

Product Description

The Echinacea purpurea, commonly known as Coneflower, is prized for its large, daisy-like flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white, with prominent central cones that add architectural interest. The deep green foliage forms a tidy clump, making it a standout feature in beds, borders, or naturalistic planting schemes.

This perennial thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it a reliable and low-maintenance choice for adding height and colour to the garden. As well as being wildlife-friendly, it performs beautifully when planted in groups and combines well with ornamental grasses or other sun-loving perennials for a natural meadow look.

Specifications

• Botanical name: Echinacea purpurea

• Common name: Coneflower

• Plant type: Evergreen perennial

• Flower colour: Multiple colours

• Foliage: Green, evergreen

• Flowering period: June to September

• Height at maturity: 1.5 metres

• Spread at maturity: 0.45 metres

• Position: Full sun

• Aspect: South or west-facing

• Exposure: Exposed

• Soil type: Clay, loam, sand, or chalk

• Soil pH: Acidic, alkaline, or neutral

• Moisture: Moist but well-drained

• Hardiness rating: H5

• Supplied as: 19cm pot

Care Tips

• Plant in full sun for best flowering results

• Ensure moist but well-drained soil to prevent root rot

• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage prolonged flowering

• Cut back stems in late autumn or early spring

• Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigour

• Apply a mulch in spring to retain moisture and suppress weeds

Echinacea purpurea is an essential perennial for anyone looking to create a vibrant, low-maintenance, and wildlife-friendly garden display.