Echinacea Solar Flare - Purple Coneflower
Echinacea Solar Flare - Purple Coneflower
Echinacea Solar Flare - Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea Solar Flare
Purple Coneflower, Eastern Purple Coneflower
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Description
Echinacea 'Solar Flare' is a robust perennial with a long flowering period in a range of very subtle colours. From its tuft of blue-green leaves long black stems emerge bearing large red-magenta heads with a big purple heart. The red gradually fades, giving way to a very soft old pink with a brown heart. In autumn, the achenes (their seeds) take over to the delight of the birds that feast on them. Hardy and accommodating, this summer flower prefers sunny borders and creates large flamboyant bouquets. It actively animates the garden with the pollinators it attracts.
Originating from North America, where it has naturally colonized many states, Echinacea has arrived here and spontaneously settled in wild spaces: vast meadows, forest edges, roadsides... It is content with any type of soil or climate, with well-appreciated robustness and hardiness. However, it prefers deep, well-drained soils and will establish more easily (and therefore withstand drought later) if initially planted in moist soil. It may take its time to settle, but then proves to be perennial. It thrives in the sun, but also in light shade. It requires almost no care apart from removing faded flowers as desired.
It is a herbaceous plant, belonging to the aster family, with an upright and bushy habit. The leaves are green with a hint of grey-blue, hairy, and quite thick. The long, sturdy, black stems carry large heads measuring 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4in) in diameter at their apex. The numerous cross-breeding efforts have resulted in endless variations of colour and form, and everyone will find their favourite among the multitude of Echinacea cultivars available. 'Solar Flare' comes to us from Georgia, near Atlanta, and originates from the work of nurseryman Richard Saul. The rather cylindrical centre of the head swells during early flowering and gradually transforms into a quite prominent cone resembling a big button. It is surrounded by long and lanceolate ligules arranged in a row. In July they are horizontal, but they sag softly in September with more faded shades.
Echinacea 'Solar Flare' is a beautiful tall perennial (90 cm (35in)) that works well in romantic-style gardens. If you wish to create a composition featuring shades of pink, it will harmonize nicely with its cousins 'Southern Belle' and 'Catherina', Lychnis, Heuchera 'Midnight Rose', and Lupin 'Pink Gallery'. It can also integrate into a purple and black palette, enhancing its dark side. Alternatively, it can provide contrast to grey-blue shades, echoing its foliage.
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Echinacea
purpurea
Solar Flare
Asteraceae
Purple Coneflower, Eastern Purple Coneflower
Cultivar or hybrid
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Planting and care
Echinacea 'Solar Flare' can be planted in spring or autumn in a sunny or partially shaded location. It does not need specific soil but prefers the soil to be loosened beforehand to allow for better establishment. Water it initially, but not excessively (it doesn't like to have its feet in water for too long), it will then tolerate drought better.
It may take some time to grow, but is robust, and resistant to diseases, adverse weather conditions, and frost. Furthermore, once established, it is long-lasting and flowers abundantly.
You can remove faded flowers throughout the season to encourage more or leave them on the plant to attract birds from autumn onwards, and enjoy its slender silhouette throughout winter. Cut the stems back in early spring. Consider dividing the crown if it shows signs of fatigue: increased susceptibility to powdery mildew and sparse flowering.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.