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coneflower 'Merlot' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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coneflower 'Merlot'

Echinacea purpurea 'Merlot'^PBR

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Echinacea
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

A vibrant, upright perennial coneflower variety producing bright magenta-pink blooms with a large, orange central cone. Wine red stems create a striking contrast against the dark green foliage. Excellent for the middle or back border, attracting pollinators and as a cut flower

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, humus rich, well drained soil in full sun. Take care when propagating by divison or root cuttings as they resent a lot of disturbance

Pruning

Deadhead to extend flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division in Spring or Autumn or by root cuttings taken late Autumn to early Winter

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio ContainerRock GardenWildflower MeadowBanks Slopes

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years