More about the plant below:
Echinacea purpurea
category : perennials
position : sun
height : 0.4 - 1.5 m
frost resistance : up to -20 ° C
reaction soil : slightly acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
preferences soil : fertile, humus, permeable
watering : medium
color leaves/needles : green
color of flowers : pink, yellow, orange, red, purple, white
shape : upright
period flowering : July-October
seeding : autumn, early spring
reproduction:division of clumps, sowing
persistence leaves : seasonal
application : flower beds, balconies, cut flowers, terraces, edible and medicinal plants
pace of growth : fast
Echinacea purpurea - silhouetteThe form of Echinacea growthStand for the EchinaceaEchinacea purpurea - careEchinacea purpurea - silhouette
Echinacea purpurea comes from the North American prairie. In the garden, it is a very valuable ornamental perennial, which looks extremely interesting in plantings with its related rudbeckia. Echinacea is also a perfect duet with the shaghead, the common loin and the spiked liater.Echinacea is eagerly visited by bees. Due to its high durability, it can be used as a cut flower in bouquet compositions.
Echinacea growth form
The color of the flowers can be guessed on the basis of the species name. Echinacea blooms not only in purple, but also in red, pink and white (depending on the variety), producing inflorescences up to 10 cm in size from July to September.The plants owe their special ornamental value to orange-brown to brown-red stamens.
Purple Echinacea's flower stems are erect, 70 to 100 cm high, covered with a reddish fluff. For bedding cultivation, purple-red 'leuchtstern', creamy-white 'white mirror' and dark red 'the king' are worth recommending. The latter is also known to be perfect as a cut flower.
A little known novelty is the 'doppeldecker' variety, distinguished by an additional ring of flowers.New varieties are also the 'kims knee high' (purple red) and 'kims mop head' ( White). Both are distinguished by a compact habit and a height of 40-50 cm.
Echinacea stand
Echinacea prefers sunny to semi-shaded positions. The substrate should be fertile, moderately moist, but not too heavy.
Echinacea purpurea - care
Echinacea is an undemanding plant.You only need to remember to divide the heavily overgrown clumps every 4 years.
