Echinacea purpurea organic seeds - Purple coneflower
Echinacea purpurea organic seeds - Purple coneflower
Echinacea purpurea organic seeds - Purple coneflower
Echinacea purpurea
Purple coneflower
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Description
Echinacea purpurea, also known as Rudbeckia purpurea (the original name given by the great botanist Linnaeus), is a tall perennial whose flowering extends throughout the summer and into autumn. It produces large, purplish-pink flower heads with a coppery-brown, dome-shaped centre that creates a lovely contrast. Very floriferous and decorative, it is also beneficial for biodiversity, attracting butterflies. It is easy to grow and adapts to almost any situation. Sow directly in the ground on warm soil, or indoors at the beginning of spring.
Echinacea purpurea, or purple coneflower, belongs to the large family of Asteraceae. Formerly known as Compositae, this family is characterised by inflorescences formed of a centre of fertile flowers surrounded by peripheral sterile flowers, often mistaken for petals. This typical arrangement produces an easily identifiable flower head, common to many ornamental plants, from Asters to Chrysanthemums. A herbaceous perennial plant native to North America, purple coneflower grows wild in the dry regions of the United States. It is found particularly in open prairies, along the edges of light woodland, on heathland, and sometimes on old cultivated land. This perennial commonly reaches between 60cm and 1.20m in height. It is distinguished by its large flowers, which are actually inflorescences, in shades ranging from light pink to deep purple (more rarely white in its natural habitat and purplish-pink in cultivation). They are borne on solid stems, erect and branched in their upper part, dark green, occasionally tinged with purple. In young inflorescences, the peripheral ligules are arranged horizontally before gradually drooping towards the ground. Over time, the colour lightens while the floral centre transforms into a well-defined cone of tubular florets with a rough texture, in amber tones mixed with reddish-brown, which intensify at full maturity. This bristly appearance explains the origin of its botanical name, from the Greek ekhinos, meaning hedgehog. The deep green foliage consists of elongated, slightly hairy leaves. It highlights the large flower heads (up to 8cm in diameter) by creating a very attractive colour contrast. When the fertile flowers are pollinated, they develop into fruits called achenes, which release seeds loved by birds.
The purple coneflower, well anchored in the ground thanks to its highly developed root system, adapts to almost any situation. Its vibrant flowering enlivens borders from July to September, or even October. To give a countryside feel, pair it with Yarrows and Gauras against a backdrop of shrubs with natural silhouettes such as Serviceberry or Spindle trees with autumn colour, which will end the season beautifully. The large inflorescences will pair well with the small white flowers of Baby's breath to create superb cut flower arrangements. The organic seeds of Echinacea purpurea will cost-effectively give you numerous young plants that will integrate perfectly within a mixed border.
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Botanical data
Echinacea
purpurea
Asteraceae
Purple coneflower
Rudbeckia purpurea, Brauneria purpurea
North America
Planting and care
Sow your Echinacea purpurea seeds from early spring, between March and May, under cover. Use seed trays filled with seed compost and place them in an environment kept between 20 and 25 °C. Cover the seeds with approximately 1.5cm of substrate. Germination typically occurs within one to three weeks.
Once the young plants appear, gradually acclimatise them by moving them to a cooler location. When the plants are large enough to handle, and there is no longer any risk of frost, plant them out in the open ground, spacing them approximately 30cm apart.
It is also possible to sow directly outdoors from May to July, in soil that has been carefully weeded and cultivated. After germination, thin out the seedlings to leave one plant every 30 to 40cm, in a sunny position.
You may increase the success rate of sowing (from 60% to 90%) by cold stratifying the seeds. Simply place them in damp vermiculite in the refrigerator at +4°C for 4 weeks.
Purple Coneflower takes time to establish, as its growth is slow initially. However, once well established, it requires little care and proves robust against diseases and pests. Plant in spring, in a very bright location, using a mix of garden soil and potting compost. The soil should be deep and loose to encourage root development.
Regularly remove faded flowers to stimulate flowering and divide the clump when it becomes less abundant. This plant can become invasive if conditions suit it. With age, it becomes more vulnerable to aphids and powdery mildew. A mulch applied in May will help conserve soil moisture during the summer, a period when it particularly suffers from lack of water, especially during flowering.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.