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hardy perennial plants

Echinacea purpurea, commonly known as the Purple Coneflower, is a hardy perennial beloved for its vibrant, daisy-like blooms and impressive height. Native to North America and well-suited to UK gardens, these plants bring lasting colour and vertical interest from midsummer through early autumn.

• Botanical Profile: Echinacea purpurea produces sturdy stems topped with bold, pink-purple petals surrounding prominent cone-shaped centres. Mature plants can reach up to 150cm (59"), making them perfect for the back of borders or as statement features in mixed planting schemes.
• Wildlife Benefits: These perennials are a magnet for pollinators—expect bees and butterflies to visit your garden in abundance. Their nectar-rich flowers provide essential food sources throughout the blooming season.
• Garden Uses: Plant Echinacea purpurea in cottage gardens, wildlife-friendly beds, coastal plots or as a reliable source of cut flowers. Their upright habit and long-lasting blooms combine beautifully with ornamental grasses, Rudbeckia, or Salvia.

Growing Guide & Care

• Planting Time: Best planted in spring or early autumn when soil is workable.
• Sun Requirements: Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
• Soil Preferences: Thrives in well-drained soil; adapts to a range of soil types but performs best in moderately fertile ground (pH 6.0–7.0).
• Hardiness: Fully hardy across the UK (USDA zones 3–8).
• Maintenance: Water regularly during establishment; once mature, these plants are drought-tolerant. Deadhead faded blooms to encourage more flowers and cut back stems in late autumn or early spring for tidy regrowth.
• Fertilising: Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring for vigorous growth.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Echinacea purpurea?
  The ideal planting times are spring or early autumn when the soil is moist and workable.
• How tall will these plants grow?
  Echinacea purpurea typically reaches up to 150cm (59") at maturity.
• Do they require special care?
  No—these perennials are easy to grow, needing only well-drained soil, full sun, and occasional deadheading for best results.