Large flowered ornamental form in a vibrant colour range including shades of Red, Orange, Purple, Scarlet, Cream, Yellow and White. Flowering the first year from seed, Echinacea make an excellent cut flower with their flat to reflex petals or, by plucking the petals off, an ornamental cone.
Maturity 120 days from transplant.
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Echinacea purpurea
| OPTIMUM SOIL TEMP FOR GERMINATION | DAYS TO GERMINATION | HEIGHT | DISTANCE APART TO PLANT SEEDLINGS | PREFERRED GARDEN POSITION | WHEN TO SOW | NUMBER OF SEEDS PER PACKET | BEST USE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21-25 | 7-14 |
120cm
|
30cm
|
Full Sun/ Semi-shade
|
1.2.3 | 50 |
Cut Flower
|
KEY to WHEN TO SOW |
1 Early Spring | 2 Late Spring & Early Summer |
3 Late Summer & Early Autumn |
