Add beauty and resilience to your garden with Echinacea (Coneflower), an heirloom flowering plant known for its striking daisy-like blooms and shade-tolerant growth. These seeds grow into hardy perennials ideal for garden beds, borders, rockeries, and container planting. Perfect for home gardeners seeking ornamental flowers that provide vibrant color, attract pollinators, and thrive with minimal maintenance.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Echinacea Coneflower (Heirloom Flower)
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Seed Type: Non-GMO, high germination
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Growth Habit: Upright, bushy perennial
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Height: 60–120 cm (mature plant)
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Flower Color: Purple, pink, or white blooms
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Blooming Season: Summer through autumn
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Sunlight: Partial shade to full sun
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Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil
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Water Requirements: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
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Maintenance: Low; minimal pruning required
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Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Seed Preparation: Soak seeds in lukewarm water for 6–12 hours to improve germination.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep in seed-starting mix or well-draining soil.
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Temperature: Maintain 20–22°C for optimal germination.
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Watering: Keep soil lightly moist until seedlings establish.
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Germination Time: 10–20 days depending on conditions.
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Transplanting: Once seedlings have 2–3 true leaves, transplant into garden beds, borders, or containers spaced 40–50 cm apart.
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Care: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming; minimal maintenance required.
