Echinacea purpurea Seeds - Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea Seeds - Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea Seeds - Purple Coneflower
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Echinacea purpurea Seeds - Purple Coneflower
Laurence C. • 40 FR
Laurence C.
Echinacea purpurea Seeds - Purple Coneflower
Laurence C. • 40 FR
Laurence C.
Echinacea purpurea Seeds - Purple Coneflower
Laurence C. • 40 FR
Echinacea purpurea Seeds - Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea
Purple Coneflower, Eastern Purple Coneflower
No seeds have germinated, what a pity.
Francoise, 04/07/2022
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Description
Echinacea purpurea or Purple Coneflower is a popular perennial that produces strong, erect stems supporting large, purplish-pink flower heads with prominent copper-brown centres. It flowers prolifically from July to September, attracting butterflies by the dozen. Excellent for perennial beds and borders, fresh or dried flower arrangements, this very hardy plant adapts well to difficult growing conditions. It tolerates the occasional dry spell, intense heat or frost, humidity and poor soil. Reliable and easy to grow from seed in ordinary garden soil.
Echinacea purpurea, also known as Rudbeckia purpurea, is a hardy perennial native to the western United States, from Georgia to Michigan via Oklahoma and Ohio. It occurs naturally in stony meadows, open woods, and on the edges of forests and embankments. This fearsome pioneer is firmly and deeply anchored to the soil with a long taproot. It has a dense and erect habit, rapidly forming 1 m tall clumps with a spread of about 40 cm. The deciduous, opposite, lanceolate, green leaves are bristling with coarse hairs. From July to the end of summer, it features fragrant blooms that are coveted by butterflies and beneficial insects. The branched, reddish-green stems end in a large, 8 cm solitary flower head with a prominent, cone-shaped disc of tiny, copper-orange to brown flowers surrounded by drooping purplish-pink ray flowers. The outer collar is composed of slightly drooping purplish-pink ligules. They are followed by seed heads (achene) are a valuable food source to wild birds.
Purple Coneflower's colourful blooms are a joy to behold on foggy autumn days. They can be used in borders and perennial beds alongside other pink flowering plants that contrast in shape (Salvia macrophylla, dwarf Gladioli, daylilies, carnations) or in the company of inulas, asters, yarrow, daisies, globe thistle or phlox. Lighten the scene by mixing in a few ornamental grasses such as Stipa tenuifolia or Muhlenbergia capillaris. Echinaceae purpurea is an excellent cut flower, suitable for both fresh or dried flower arrangements.
Good to know: Echinaceae roots are traditionally used to boost the immune system, helping ward off colds and flus during the winter months. The name Echinacea comes from the Greek word echinos meaning "spiny" or "hedgehog-like", referring to the prickly cone-shaped centres of the flowerheads.
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Echinacea
purpurea
Asteraceae
Purple Coneflower, Eastern Purple Coneflower
North America
Planting and care
Sow indoors in early spring, from March to May, in good quality sowing mix or compost. Bury the seeds about 1.5 cm deep and keep at a temperature of 20-25°C. Germination takes 7 to 21 days. When the plants are strong enough to handle, transplant them into pots and move them to a cooler, lighter place for 10-15 days. When all risk of frost is over, plant them out in a sunny location in well-drained soil. Make sure to leave about 30 cm between each plant. It is also possible to direct sow your Alpine aster seeds outdoors, in May-June, in loose, well-prepared soil. Choose a sunny spot. When the seedlings appear, thin them out, leaving one plant every 30-40 cm.
Echinacea purple is rather slow-growing, however, once established it is very low-maintenance and resistant to pests and diseases. It is best planted in the spring, in full sun, in a mixture of sowing mix and deep garden soil. Deadhead spent flowers regularly and divide the clump when the blossoms die down. Older plants are more susceptible to aphid attacks and powdery mildew. Mulch in May to keep the soil cool and moist throughout the summer, especially during the flowering period.
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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.
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