Echinacea Summer Breeze - Purple Coneflower
Echinacea Summer Breeze - Purple Coneflower
Echinacea Summer Breeze - Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea Summer Breeze
Purple Coneflower, Eastern Purple Coneflower
lush foliage
jean claude H., 24/11/2017
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Description
Echinacea 'Summer Breeze' or Coneflower is a robust, hardy and accommodating flowering perennial. Its flowers, sometimes reaching a diameter of 10 cm (4in) from June to September evolve throughout their blooming. Their centre is initially green and flat and gradually swells to become a large conical, very warm golden yellow bud surrounded by a row of long and slender yellow florets that stand out distinctly. The achenes (their fruits) take over in autumn to the delight of birds that feast on them. Create magnificent fresh bouquets or incorporate them into dried arrangements where they will last for a long time.
Originating from North America, where it has naturally colonized numerous states, Echinacea has been present in gardens for many years. It originally spontaneously settled in wild spaces: vast meadows, forest edges, roadsides... As a result, it is content with any type of soil and climate and displays a hardiness that gardeners appreciate. However, it prefers deep, well-drained soils and will establish itself more easily (and therefore withstand drought later on) if initially placed in moist soil. Note that it may take its time to settle, but then will be resistant and long-lasting. It thrives in the sun or light shade. It requires almost no care, except for removing faded flowers.
It is a herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family, with an upright and bushy habit. The leaves are deciduous, dark green, hairy and quite thick, lanceolate, longer and more numerous at the base, but alternate and sparse along the stems. The stems are long and sturdy with large flower heads at their tops. The numerous crossbreeding, from which most varieties now originate, has multiplied the characteristics of these plants resulting in many colours and shapes. They all consist of a cone-shaped or cylindrical centre that can become very prominent, as with 'Summer Breeze', surrounded by ligules of various length, arranged in one or several rows, giving it the simple appearance of a large daisy or, a tousled pompom. The variations are limitless, and everyone will find their favourite cultivar among the available options. They also enliven the garden by attracting pollinators.
'Summer Breeze' is an easy perennial that illuminates flower beds all summer with many long-lasting flowers. It brings the essential yellow colour to a multicolored bed, surrounded by Lupins, Achilleas, and Irises. It also enhances a palette of blues with softer companions, such as the Delphinium 'Pacific Summer Skies' or the Phlox divaricata 'Chattahoochee', between which it easily fits with its intermediate height (65 cm (26in)).
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Botanical data
Echinacea
purpurea
Summer Breeze
Asteraceae
Purple Coneflower, Eastern Purple Coneflower
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Echibacea 'Summer Breeze' is best planted in spring or autumn in a sunny location. It does not need specific soil, but would prefer it to be loosened beforehand to allow it to establish. Water in the beginning, but not excessively (it doesn't like having its feet in water for too long), it will tolerate drought better afterwards.
It is a perennial that may take time to grow but proves to be robust and resistant to diseases, adverse weather, and frost (down to -15°C (5°F)). Furthermore, once established, it is long-lasting and floriferous.
You can remove faded flowers throughout the season to stimulate flowering or leave them on the plant to attract birds from autumn and enjoy its slender silhouette all winter. Cut the stems in early spring. Consider dividing the crown if it shows signs of fatigue: increased susceptibility to powdery mildew and sparse 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.
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