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Echinacea purpurea Leuchtstern

Common name: Purple Coneflower

Experience the vibrant beauty of 'Leuchtstern' Echinacea purpurea, with its stunning star-shaped blooms.

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

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The shining star of your garden, Echinacea purpurea 'Leuchtstern' make an impressive statement from July to September. Numerous large blooms are held on strong stems, consisting of an array of pink-purple, daisy-like petals which surround an orange, distinctive, stiff, raised central cone.Native to prairie lands and meadows in central America and commonly known as the purple coneflower, the stems make an excellent, long-lasting addition to your floral arrangements, whether dried or cut fresh. If left on the plant over winter, Goldfinches and other small birds will enjoy feeding on the seed.The name Echinacea stems from the Greek meaning hedgehog, in reference to the spiny central cone.Happiest grown in moist, well-drained soil, whether in a container or a border, in a sunny spot, reaching a height and spread of 65-85cm. Echinacea purpurea 'Leuchtstern' is an herbaceous perennial which will die back over winter, becoming dormant in readiness to sprout again in the spring. Hardy to around -15 C, extra winter protection should not be required.
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Key Information
Latin Name Echinacea purpurea Leuchtstern 9cm pot
Common Name Purple Coneflower
Hardiness H5 (-10 to -15°C)
Colour Purple
Type Perennial
Format 9cm Pots
Position Full-Sun
Foliage Deciduous
Height in Maturity (m) 0.85 m
Spread in Maturity (m) 0.80
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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