Echinacea purp. 'Bright Rose' - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Black samson 'Leuchtstern' (Echinacea purpurea) is an upright perennial that forms dark pink, basket-shaped flowers from August to September. Its lanceolate leaves are dark green. In a sunny location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows to a width of approx. 40 cm. The Black samson 'Leuchtstern' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Echinacea purpurea 'Bright Star'.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * easy to care for

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Black samson 'Leuchtstern's are dark green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Black samson 'Leuchtstern' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Black samson 'Leuchtstern' sets beautiful accents together with: Small-flowered mountain mint, switchgrass.

Tasks
- Sow in trays or seed trays: In the period from March to July - Sowing outdoors: From May to July.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Suitable for consumption. Echinacea purpurea 'Leuchtstern' Forms basket-shaped, dark pink-coloured flowers from August.

Use
Cut, solitary, group planting, rock garden, cottage garden, bee pasture, medicinal plant