Echinacea 'Summer Cocktail' (PBR)
coneflower
A recently introduced compact form that is ideal for pots and containers, as well as mass-planting in a...
Plant description
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Echinacea Summer Cocktail (PBR):
Please note:
GOES WELL WITH
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