coneflower 'Sunset'

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A highly attractive, upright, perennial coneflower growing to 1m tall and producing bright orange blooms with a prominent central orange-brown cone. Excellent as a cut flower and for attracting pollinators. It looks best when planted in drifts in the border

coneflower 'Sunset'

Scientific classification

Species
coneflower 'Sunset' (Echinacea 'Sunset')
Genus
Echinacea
Family
Asteraceae
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Toxicity
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type
0.5-1 metres
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Clump forming
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest
Full sun
Sunlight
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Distribution of coneflower 'Sunset'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of coneflower 'Sunset'

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coneflower 'Sunset' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering
Full sun
Sunlight
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Deadhead to extend flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division in Spring or Autumn or by root cuttings from late Autumn to early Winter

Growing

Grow in fertile, humus rich, well drained soil in full sun. Take care when propagating by divison or root cuttings as they resent a lot of disturbance

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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