An extraordinary triumph of breeding which will draw admiring glances from friends, neighbours, and passers-by. What’s more, echinacea are loved by pollinators, so bees and butterflies will visit for a feast, whilst you enjoy armfuls of cut flowers for your home. Collection comprises; ‘Hot Papaya’ - each double, pom-pom flower in tones of vibrant orange-pink has a halo-like ring of longer, feathery petals, height 90cm, spread 75cm; ‘Pink Double Delight’ – two layers of bright pink petals surround the central code, height 60cm, spread 50cm; and purpurea 'Raspberry Truffle' – a profusion of large, salmon-pink blooms with pom-pom-like centres, height and spread approximately 60cm. Echinacea has long been used by Native North Americans as a traditional herbal remedy for various ailments - including snake bites. Nowadays echinacea is used to relieve symptoms of colds and flu. A robust plant – perfect for a prairie garden, herbaceous border, or container – Echinacea purpurea ‘Hot Papaya’ w
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