Enhance your garden with Echinacea Lustre, an heirloom perennial prized for its striking, sun-loving blooms and long-lasting flowers. Perfect for garden beds, borders, and containers, this plant is easy to grow and attracts pollinators, making it ideal for home gardeners seeking ornamental flowers with vibrant colors and low-maintenance care.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Echinacea Lustre (Heirloom Flower)
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Seed Type: Non-GMO, high germination
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Growth Habit: Upright perennial
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Height: 60–90 cm (mature plant)
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Flower Color: Vibrant pink to purple with prominent central cones
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Blooming Season: Summer to early autumn
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Sunlight: Full sun
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Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
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Water Requirements: Moderate; water regularly but avoid waterlogging
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Maintenance: Low; deadhead spent blooms to promote continued flowering
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Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Seed Preparation: Soak seeds in lukewarm water for 4–6 hours to encourage germination.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep in seed-starting mix or garden soil.
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Temperature: Maintain 20–25°C for optimal germination.
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Watering: Keep soil lightly moist until seedlings establish.
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Germination Time: 10–14 days depending on conditions.
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Transplanting: Space seedlings 30–45 cm apart in garden beds or containers.
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Care: Low-maintenance; occasional pruning and deadheading enhance growth and flower display
