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coneflower 'Tomato Soup'

Echinacea 'Tomato Soup'^PBR

Genus: Echinacea
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

'Tomato Soup' is a strikingly-coloured cultivar. Large, bright red flowers that fade to orange are borne from June to September. Reaches approximately 80cm in height

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 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

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained humus-rich soil in full sun. A dry mulch is advisable in winter. Leave plants to form substantial clumps as they resent transplanting

Pruning

Cut back flowered stems to encourage a longer display

Propagation

Root cuttings can be taken in late autumn or early spring. Division may be tried in spring or autumn but they resent disturbance

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersBanks SlopesCottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years