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coneflower [Magic Box]

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A mixed upright, perennial coneflower selection producing bright blooms ranging from pink, purple and white to orange, yellow and red with a central brown-orange cone surrounded by downward arching ray petals. Excellent for pollinators

Scientific classification

Species: coneflower [Magic Box] (Echinacea Magic Box)
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
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Distribution of coneflower [Magic Box]

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of coneflower [Magic Box]

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coneflower [Magic Box] care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun
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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 seed, 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. Surface sow onto moist but well drained seed compost and lightly cover with vermiculite. Maintain at a temperature of 20-24C. Germination can be slow and irregular, cold stratify if germination does not occur. Transplant into pots when seedlings are large enough to handle. Take care when propagating by divison or root cuttings as they resent a lot of disturbance

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