Echinacea 'Eccentric'
coneflower
A vibrant coneflower that is the first of the doubles to change colour as the flowers mature. Initially, the central ruff has a purple sheen, but as it ages it takes on an orange-red tone. It is quite possible to get lots of flowers at different stages of maturity on each plant, so the overall effect can be quite colourful.
Echinacea 'Eccentric' makes an interesting addition to hot-themed borders and prairie-style plantings schemes, and it also lasts well after being cut and added to fresh arrangements.
Echinacea 'Eccentric' makes an interesting addition to hot-themed borders and prairie-style plantings schemes, and it also lasts well after being cut and added to fresh arrangements.
How to care for Echinacea Eccentric:
Plant Echinacea directly into well-prepared borders or larger pots and containers, spacing them at 15-20cm (6-8in) intervals. Water well after planting and while they are in active growth.
The seed heads are attractive, and are a valuable food source for birds during the cooler months, so avoid cutting them back (to just above soil level) until late winter. Over time, it will form larger clumps with more flowering stems, so they can be lifted and divided in autumn or spring to maintain vigour and flowering performance.
Taller cultivars in exposed locations will benefit from staking.
The seed heads are attractive, and are a valuable food source for birds during the cooler months, so avoid cutting them back (to just above soil level) until late winter. Over time, it will form larger clumps with more flowering stems, so they can be lifted and divided in autumn or spring to maintain vigour and flowering performance.
Taller cultivars in exposed locations will benefit from staking.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.6m
Eventual spread:
0.2m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
9cm pot
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