Hot Tones Echinacea Collection

This collection of Coneflowers is ideal for adding a range of warm colours to your garden. The varieties that make up this collection, Echinacea purpurea 'Hot Summer', 'Big Kahuna', and 'Aloha', typically flower from July to October, fully blooming under radiant sunshine. Depending on the variety, they can reach a 60 to 90 cm height. The dark green foliage provides a lovely contrast to the flowers. These deciduous perennial plants are hardy, with their stump able to withstand temperatures as low as -20°C.

The collection consists of:

1 x Echinacea purpurea 'Hot Summer': This variety offers flowers in a vibrant orange that tend towards red as the season progresses. It can reach a height of 90 cm, and its foliage is dark green.

1 x Echinacea purpurea 'Big Kahuna': Distinguished by its honey-coloured flowers, this variety grows in dense clumps. It reaches a height of about 50-60 cm, has sturdy stems, and has a flowering period that lasts throughout the summer.

1 x Echinacea purpurea 'Aloha': With its lemon yellow flowers, 'Aloha' is the brightest of the collection. It grows up to 70 cm in height, and its foliage is slightly lighter than the other two varieties.

For best results, plant these Coneflowers in well-drained soil and full sun. They are perfect for borders, edges, and even pots on a terrace or balcony. 'Hot Summer', the tallest one, is ideally placed in the background, while 'Big Kahuna' and 'Aloha' can be planted in the middle or front. Plan for four plants per square metre and maintain a 40- to 50-cm distance between each plant.

For a harmonious garden, combine these Coneflowers with the Rudbeckia 'Goldsturm' and the Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'; their dark purple flowers will provide a striking contrast. Ornamental grasses like the Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus' will accompany these perennials, adding texture and movement to your floral composition. The Coreopsis 'Moonbeam' presents pale yellow flowers that will complement the warm tones of the Coneflower collection. Its moderate height and spreading habit make it an excellent choice for the foreground or middle of the border, providing a smooth transition between the other plants. Combined with the Coneflowers, Rudbeckia, and sage, it will create a harmonious and colourful ensemble.