coneflower 'Summer Sun'
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An attractive, upright perennial coneflower variety producing a mix of bright flowers with petals merging from yellow at the centre to orange-red at the end. Excellent as a cut flower and for attracting pollinators
Scientific classification
- Species
- coneflower 'Summer Sun' (Echinacea 'Summer Sun')
- 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 'Summer Sun'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of coneflower 'Summer Sun'
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coneflower 'Summer Sun' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningDeadhead to extend flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in Spring or Autumn or by root cuttings taken 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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