Echinacea Electric Yellow 11cm Pot

Echinacea ‘Electric Yellow’ – Bright Yellow Coneflower

Echinacea ‘Electric Yellow’ is a striking, hardy perennial featuring vivid yellow daisy-like flowers with prominent central cones, blooming from mid-summer into early autumn. Upright stems rise above grey-green foliage, adding strong architectural interest and vibrant colour to borders, containers, and pollinator-friendly gardens.

This low-maintenance plant attracts bees and butterflies, offering long-lasting summer blooms. Ideal for mixed borders, cottage gardens, and naturalistic schemes, ‘Electric Yellow’ provides bold colour, structure, and seasonal pollinator appeal.

Why Grow Echinacea ‘Electric Yellow’?

• Vibrant Yellow Flowers – Adds eye-catching colour to any garden.

• Long-Flowering – Blooms mid-summer to early autumn.

• Pollinator-Friendly – Attracts bees and butterflies.

• Compact, Upright Habit – Ideal for borders and containers.

• 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 ‘Electric Yellow’

• Mixed perennial borders

• Cottage and pollinator gardens

• Containers and patio planting

• Naturalistic or meadow-style schemes

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 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 ‘Electric Yellow’ is a bold perennial with bright yellow blooms, long-lasting summer colour, and pollinator appeal. Its upright, low-maintenance habit makes it perfect for borders, containers, and naturalistic garden schemes.