Echinacea purpurea

Echinacea purpurea

Echinacea purpurea

Echinacea purpurea

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Echinacea purpurea 'Leuchtstern'

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£14.95

(Purple Coneflower) An attractive, tough perennial, Echinacea purpurea is reasonably fast growing with large pinkish-purple flowers with a distinctive raised central orange cone.

The flowers are very popular with bees and butterflies!

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Perennial with flat purple-pink, flower heads in summer, popular with bees!
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An attractive, tough perennial, Echinacea purpurea 'Leuchtstern' is reasonably fast growing with large pinkish-purple flowers with a distinctive raised central orange cone. With its long flowering period and vivid colour, this is a superb choice of plant for a sunny border.

Position: Full sun.
Soil: Moist yet well drained soil.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Flowering Period: July - October.
Rate of Growth: Vigorous.
Habit: Echinacea purpurea 'Leuchtstern' grows to be a clump forming perennial with tall flower stems.
- Height: up to 1.5 m (5 ft)
- Spread: 1.2 cm (4 ft)

Notes: Echinacea purpurea may require protection from slugs

How Much Sun: Full Sun
Eventual Size: Herbaceous - Large (1.2m+)
Growing Conditions: Site: Coastal Areas, Soil: Alkaline, Soil: Acid, Soil: Not Fussy
Special Features: Flowers in Summer, Flowers in Autumn, Wildlife Friendly - Bees

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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