Sturdy, erect perennial coneflower to 1m in height and large, daisy-like flowers up to 18cm across with a bronze central cone and deep purplish-pink petals held almost horizontally
1-1.5 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Grow in deep, well-drained, humus-rich soil ideally in full sun although they can tolerate some shade
Propagate by seed sown at 13°C in spring, by division in spring or autumn (although they resent a lot of disturbance) or by root cuttings from late autumn to early winter.
Cut back stems as the blooms fade to encourage further flower production. Remaining seed heads look good in winter and can attract seed-eating birds
Generally pest-free
Generally disease-free
