Product description
A smaller herbaceous perennial with interesting flowers with a long blooming period and a hardy, low maintenance disposition. The Echinacea ‘Pretty Parasols’, more commonly known as Coneflower, is a lovely shrub with clumping, incised dark green foliage beneath tall, strong stems which can carry multiple bi-coloured flowers with narrow pink and white petals emerging from a central rounded cone. The petals of the bloom recurve or droop to give the shape of parasols and appear throughout the Summer and into Autumn.
Plant in moist, well-drained soils and keep in full or partial sun. Thrives in most soils and is quite resilient against wet and windy conditions. Avoid planting in waterlogged areas.
Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may, therefore, differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. This plant will be supplied in a grower’s pot.
Coneflower
Echinacea 'Pretty Parasols'
Echinacea 'Pretty Parasols'
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Product description
A smaller herbaceous perennial with interesting flowers with a long blooming period and a hardy, low maintenance disposition. The Echinacea ‘Pretty Parasols’, more commonly known as Coneflower, is a lovely shrub with clumping, incised dark green foliage beneath tall, strong stems which can carry multiple bi-coloured flowers with narrow pink and white petals emerging from a central rounded cone. The petals of the bloom recurve or droop to give the shape of parasols and appear throughout the Summer and into Autumn.
Plant in moist, well-drained soils and keep in full or partial sun. Thrives in most soils and is quite resilient against wet and windy conditions. Avoid planting in waterlogged areas.
Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may, therefore, differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. This plant will be supplied in a grower’s pot.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Deadhead spent blooms to extend flowering and encourage new growth. Leave some seed heads for winter interest and to attract wildlife like birds.
How to Water
Water young plants regularly during their first growing season, keeping the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Once established, Echinacea is drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering.
How to Plant
Plant Echinacea in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Dig a hole as deep as the root ball and twice as wide. Place the plant in the hole, backfill with soil, and firm gently. Space plants 30-60cm apart. Water thoroughly after planting to help them settle.
