Echinacea Purpurea Red 11cm Pot

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’?

• Vibrant Red Flowers – Adds striking colour to any garden.

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

• Pollinator-Friendly – Attracts bees and butterflies.

• Compact, Upright Growth – Suitable 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 purpurea ‘Red’

• 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 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.