coneflower [Postman]

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A compact, upright, perennial coneflower variety producing highly attractive, fiery, true red blooms with a prominent central brown cone surrounded by slightly drooping ray petals. Long blooming, this variety looks best when planted en masse in the border or used in container displays

coneflower [Postman]

Scientific classification

Species
coneflower [Postman] (Echinacea Postman ('Post301'))
Genus
Echinacea
Family
Asteraceae
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Toxicity
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type
0.1-0.5 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 [Postman]

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of coneflower [Postman]

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coneflower [Postman] care guide

Resist drought well, soak roots deeply once top soil layer dries out
Watering
Full sun
Sunlight
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Watering

Resist drought well, soak roots deeply once top soil layer dries out

Fertilizing

Moderate low-nitrogen fertilizer once per month spring to early autumn

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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