Purple Coneflower Seeds (Echinacea purpurea)
The iconic, daisy-like perennial of the prairie and cottage garden! 'Purple Coneflower' (Echinacea purpurea) is beloved for its large, rosy-purple petals that droop back from a striking, spiky orange-bronze central cone. It's a true 'must-have' for attracting bees and butterflies and provides beautiful, long-lasting summer colour.
They are stunning to look at, have a long flowering season, excellent vase life, and the pollinators absolutely love them. 🐝
A star performer for wildlife – see our Seeds for Pollinators collection! A reliable classic for the Perennial Flower Seeds collection. The seed heads are also beautiful! See our Dried Echinacea Cones.
| Quantity of Seeds | 50 Seeds |
| Type | Hardy Perennial |
| Genus | Echinacea purpurea |
| Sow Seeds |
Sow (April–May) 4-6 weeks before the last frost (or can be sown in early autumn for flowers the following year) It needs light to germinate, so cover only lightly. Germination can sometimes be tricky, so be patient! Transplant seedlings when they are large enough to handle and grow on. They are unlikely to flower in their first year |
| Plant Out | Acclimatise before planting out when all risk of frost has passed. Water established plants only when they are dry. |
| Flowers | June-September. Large, rosy-purple, daisy-like flowers with prominent spiky centres |
| Position | Full Sun |
| Height & Spread | 60-80cm high x 30-60cm spread |
| Great for | Bees & pollinators (ESSENTIAL!), borders, cutting (flowers & seed heads), drought tolerance (once established) |
RHS Plants for Pollinators.
The RHS Plants for Pollinators mark is only given to plants that support pollinating insects.
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£2.40 - Regular price
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£2.40
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