Echinacea ‘Green Twister’ – Unique Coneflower
Echinacea ‘Green Twister’ is a striking perennial, valued for its double, spiky, green-tinted petals surrounding a prominent cone, creating a fascinating twisted floral display from mid to late summer. The sturdy, upright stems rise above grey-green foliage, offering strong architectural interest in borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator-friendly plantings.
This hardy, low-maintenance plant attracts bees and butterflies while providing long-lasting colour and texture. Perfect for mixed borders, containers, or naturalistic planting schemes, ‘Green Twister’ delivers eye-catching blooms with a unique form.
Why Grow Echinacea ‘Green Twister’?
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Unusual Green-Tinted Double Flowers – Adds intrigue and texture to borders.
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Long-Flowering – Blooms from mid to late summer.
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Pollinator-Friendly – Attracts bees and butterflies.
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Sturdy Growth – Upright habit suitable for borders and containers.
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Low Maintenance – Hardy, drought-tolerant, and easy to grow.
Height and Spread
Grows to approximately 70–90cm (28–36in) high with a spread of 40–50cm (16–20in).
Where to Site Your Echinacea ‘Green Twister’
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Mixed perennial borders
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Cottage and pollinator gardens
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Containers and patio displays
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Naturalistic and meadow-style plantings
How to Grow and Care
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil.
Light: Full sun for best flowering.
Watering: Water during dry periods until established; drought-tolerant once mature.
Maintenance
Deadhead spent flowers to prolong bloom and encourage new growth. Divide clumps every 3–4 years if required. Generally pest- and disease-free.
Perfect Plant Combinations
Rudbeckia, Sedum, Lavandula, Salvia, Echinacea ‘Green Twister’, ornamental grasses.
Conclusion
Echinacea ‘Green Twister’ is a bold, architectural perennial with unique double green-tinted flowers, long-lasting summer interest, and strong pollinator appeal. Its upright, low-maintenance habit makes it ideal for borders, containers, and naturalistic planting schemes.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
