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Echinacea 3ltr
Echinacea 3ltr, commonly known as coneflower, is a bold perennial with prominent, cone-shaped flower centres surrounded by ray petals. It provides strong late-summer colour and is popular with pollinators.
After around five years of growth, this plant typically reaches: Typically 70–90 cm tall with a spread of 45–60 cm after 5 years.
Recommended compost for planting: Use a fertile but free-draining compost; avoid waterlogged conditions.
Key Features:
- Habit: Herbaceous perennial forming an attractive clump or spreading mound.
- Season of interest: Provides colour or foliage interest during the main growing season.
- Garden uses: Suitable for mixed borders, perennial beds, and many varieties also perform well in containers.
- Maintenance: Generally low maintenance; remove spent flowers and tidy old growth as needed.
Echinacea 3ltr is a dependable choice for adding long-lasting interest and character to planting schemes.
Plant Details
| Hardiness | RHS H5 (−15°C to −10°C). |
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| Flowering Period | July to September |
Growing Guide
| Position | Full sun for best flowering |
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Growing & care
- Plant type
- perennial
- Position & light
- Full sun
- Soil & drainage
- Free draining
- Mature size
- 90cm high· 60cm wide
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