Echinacea purpurea ‘Red’ – Bold Red Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea ‘Red’ is a striking perennial, prized for its vibrant red daisy-like flowers with prominent central cones, blooming from mid-summer to early autumn. Sturdy upright stems rise above grey-green foliage, creating strong structure and vivid colour in borders, containers, and pollinator gardens.
This hardy, low-maintenance plant attracts bees and butterflies while providing long-lasting summer interest. Perfect for mixed borders, cottage gardens, and naturalistic schemes, ‘Red’ delivers dramatic colour and architectural form.
Why Grow Echinacea purpurea ‘Red’?
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Vibrant Red Flowers – Adds striking colour to any garden.
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Long-Flowering – Blooms from mid-summer to early autumn.
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Pollinator-Friendly – Attracts bees and butterflies.
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Compact, Upright Growth – 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 purpurea ‘Red’
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Mixed perennial borders
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Cottage and pollinator gardens
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Containers and patio planting
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Naturalistic or meadow-style schemes
How to Grow and Care
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil.
Light: Full sun for best flowering.
Watering: Water regularly until established; drought-tolerant once mature.
Maintenance
Deadhead spent flowers to prolong bloom and encourage new growth. Divide every 3–4 years if needed. Generally pest- and disease-free.
Perfect Plant Combinations
Rudbeckia, Sedum, Lavandula, Salvia, ornamental grasses, other Echinacea varieties.
Conclusion
Echinacea purpurea ‘Red’ is a bold, long-flowering perennial with vivid red blooms, pollinator appeal, and upright structure. Its low-maintenance habit makes it ideal for borders, containers, and naturalistic garden 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.
