Echinacea 'Irresistible (PBR)'
coneflower
- Position: full sun
- Soil: most soils, except very dry or boggy
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: June to September
- Hardiness: fully hardy
First introduced onto the market in 2010, we think we are one of the first suppliers of this gorgeous new coneflower here in the UK. It is a double-flowered form, producing bright orange-pink blooms, which look spectacular throughout the summer. Its compact habit makes it suitable for pots and containers, or drift it through the middle of the border. - Garden care: Lift and divide congested colonies in autumn or spring. In autumn cut back all dead flower stems to the ground. Coneflowers benefit from a spring or autumn mulch with well-rotted compost.
Achillea 'Terracotta'
yarrow
Long-lasting, rich terracotta flowers
Kniphofia 'Bressingham Comet'
red hot poker
Short and sturdy with glowing flowerheads
Echinacea 'Eccentric'
coneflower
The first colour-changing double
Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Solfatare'
montbretia
Apricot-yellow flowers
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