SEEDS OF PURPLE CONEFLOWER - ECHINACEA PURPUREA
Ornamental plant with medicinal properties usually grown on terraces, in gardens, for flowerbeds and edges. Used as a cut flower. Its medicinal properties show that it is useful in case of cold, flue, ulcer, wounds and burns and it is used to cure insect stings.
Perennial. 1m tall with typical white, pink-violet or purple-red flowers. Lanceolate leaves.
Soak the seeds in tap water for 48 hours. Drain the seeds without letting them dry and proceed to sowing.
Prefers well-drained soils.
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| Average germination (%) | 70 |
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| Climate Zone | Temperate areas, Temperate maritime |
| Flower colour | Mixed, Pink, Purple, White |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Non hardy |
| Plant use | Edges, Gardening, Honey producing plant, Medicinal, Pest-repelling Plants |
| Seeds per gram | 250 |
| Soil - Ph | Alkaline |
| Soil - Type | Potting mix |
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Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !