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Echinacea purpurea 'Lemon Drop'

Common name: Coneflower

Sweet yet zingy tufted blooms bring long-lasting sunny hues

-10 to -15°C
Good Cut Flowers
Good for Pollinators

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9cm Pots
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This is an exciting and unusual new arrival for 2024 which has generous, rounded, pom-pom tops to each flower accompanied by longer, reflexed petals underneath. The warming lemon tones add further to its appeal and plants are ideal not only for containers, raised beds and prairie planting, but also for cutting to add to a vase or bouquet. Flowering commences in June and lasts for up to five months, assisting your garden’s transition from summer into autumn in a colourful and uplifting way. Just remember to deadhead spent flowers for continual supplies. Echinacea purpurea ‘Lemon Drop’ appeals to pollinators as well as people – enhancing natural planting styles with a its unusual form and zesty hues. Plants mature to a height of 45cm, with a spread of 60cm so will hold a glowing presence in the garden. Drought tolerant once established and easy-going enough for busy or beginner gardeners to enjoy. Echinacea prefer a fertile, well-drained soil of any kind except heavy clay. Position
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Key Information
Latin Name Echinacea purpurea 'Lemon Drop' 9cm pot
Common Name Coneflower
Hardiness H5 (-10 to -15°C)
Colour Yellow
Format 9cm Pots
Position Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun
Foliage Deciduous
Height in Maturity (m) 0.45 m
Spread in Maturity (m) 0.60
Soil Conditions Chalk Loam Sand
Soil Acidity Acid Alkaline Neutral
Aspect East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Drought Tolerant Yes
Good for pots Yes
Good for wildlife Yes
Good for pollinators Yes
Good for cutting Yes

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