Echinacea Red Rocket
A lovely display of deep crimson red flowers, which mature to pink, throughout the summer attracting bees to your garden. Foliage will die down in autumn and it is hardy.
Month Available: June
Evergreen / Deciduous: Deciduous
Flower Colour: Red
Suitable For Wildlife: Bees
Soil Type: Well-drained
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Season of Interest: Summer
Flower/Foliage/Berries: Flowers
Plant Type: Perennial
Hardy: Fully
Main Attribute: Summer flowering
Height / Spread: 50cm x 50cm (20in x 20in)
Once planted, I find Echinacea are best left alone to establish for the best show of flowers.
Where to Plant: Patio pots, Borders
Pests and Diseases: Generally free
Plant Care: Deadhead to encourage further flowering.
Care and Time: Low - summer
Warning: None
Benefits: Bright flowers, good for summer colour, excellent garden plant
History: Echinacea are commonly known as coneflower, and are native to central and Northern America.
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