Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan'

Grown & Soil Association Certified 100% Organic

Genus: Echinacea

Species: purpurea

Cultivar: White Swan

Description: 

The White Swan is a cultivated variety of the Echinacea purpurea plant, also known as purple coneflower. 

These plants produce a long lasting display of large white flowers with bold orange centres from late July to early autumn, attracting pollinators from mid summer, particularly butterflies. The organic seed of the plant will also provide a healthy snack for birds.

A drought tolerant herbaceous perennial with elegant pure white petals and pointy leaves that is native to prairies and meadows but will also perform well in outdoor containers and pots.

Echinacea purpurea White Swan like its pink petalled sister also makes a wonderful cut flower. 

Additional Information

Grow in full sun to partial shade in moist but well-drained soil. Soak roots in water for 30 mins before planting with woody part level with the soil. Prefers an alkaline soil. Dead head regularly to encourage second flush of flowers. Plant in the spring and cut back in autumn when the foliage has died down or leave to provide architectural form to winter landscapes.

Flower Height: 50-60cm

Plant: Feb-June

Flowers: June-Sep

Position: Full Sun | Partial Shade

PLEASE NOTE: DESPATCHING IN MARCH 2024