coneflower 'Flame Thrower'
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A robust, upright perennial producing stunning two-toned flowers, slightly fragrant, with a reddish-orange bleeding out to yellow at the petal tips, contrasted against a dark brown central cone. Excellent as a cut flower and for attracting pollinators
Scientific classification
- Species
- coneflower 'Flame Thrower' (Echinacea 'Flame Thrower')
- Genus
- Echinacea
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of coneflower 'Flame Thrower'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of coneflower 'Flame Thrower'
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coneflower 'Flame Thrower' care guide
- Water thoroughly after top soil dries, drainage prevents root rot disease
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Water thoroughly after top soil dries, drainage prevents root rot disease
Fertilizing
FertilizingConeflower balanced bloom feed every three weeks spring to summer time
Pruning
PruningDeadhead to extend flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at 13C in late Winter-Spring; by division in Spring or Autumn or by root cuttings from late Autumn to early Winter
Growing
GrowingGrow 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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