- Elegant, large daisy-like blooms with prominent, conical centres.
- Large blooms on tall stems, also good for cutting.
What you need to know:
- 1 x Mr Fothergills Echinacea Large Flowered Seeds
- Sow: February to July
- Flowering: June to September
- Indoors Sowing Guide: Sow indoors for surest results, 1.5cm (1/2") deep, in a tray of compost. Water well and place on a warm kitchen windowsill. Keep moist. Seedlings usually appear in 14-28 days. Transplant individually when large enough to handle to 8cm (3") pots. (Always hold seedlings by a leaf, never by the stem.) Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts) before planting out 40cm (16") apart.
- Outdoors Sowing Guide: Sow outdoors in a seed bed, into finely prepared soil which has already been watered. Keep moist and weed free. Thin seedlings to 5cm (2") apart before planting out to flowering position in autumn.
- Soil Type: Well drained, fertile
- Position: Full sun
- Hints & Tips: Mature plants may be divided in spring or autumn while they are dormant to increase your stock of this beautiful perennial. Tolerates dry conditions.
- Approximate Maximum Height: 90-120cm
- Approximate Maximum Spread: 45cm
- Flower Colour: Pink
- Hardiness & Longevity: Hardy Perennial
- Pack Size: 50 Seeds