Echinacea SunSeekers Sweet Fuchsia - Purple coneflower
Echinacea SunSeekers Sweet Fuchsia - Purple coneflower
Echinacea purpurea SunSeekers Sweet Fuchsia
Eastern purple coneflower, Purple coneflower
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Description
Echinacea SunSeekers Sweet Fuchsia has flowers with an original shape and a very rich colour, which does not fade over time. It has numerous, quite narrow and pointed, vibrant fuchsia pink petals around a green centre that darkens as it matures. It is a compact variety visited by pollinating insects and interesting for its floriferousness and its good performance in flower beds as well as in pots. The flowers bloom for several weeks in summer. It is an easy-to-grow perennial that blends easily with all other plants in the garden or on the terrace. Its flowers are ideal for cutting or drying.
The 'Sweet Fuchsia' Echinacea belongs to the Asteraceae family. This cultivar is part of the remarkable 'SunSeekers' series, which stands out from other echinaceas with their unique flower shapes and colours that do not fade over time. The 'SunSeekers' also have exceptional vigour, with these hybrids producing masses of flowers carried on short stems, above narrow dark green leaves. 'Sweet Fuchsia' forms a dense and sturdy clump, 50 cm (20in) high and 40 cm (16in) wide. The deciduous, lanceolate, opposite green leaves are covered in bristly hairs. The abundant flowering lasts from July to September and is loved by butterflies. The branched, green-red stems are each topped with a solitary head measuring 6 to 8 cm (2 to 3in) in diameter, with a prominent, bristly central green disk surrounded by flat to slightly recurved ligulate, rich purple-pink petals. The fruit is an achene that releases seeds which birds love. This plant firmly and deeply anchors itself in the soil with its highly developed root system.
The 'Sweet Fuchsia' Rudbeckia is easy to grow in ordinary soil. It is very floriferous and ideal for beginner gardeners as well as enthusiasts of endless and colourful blooms. This variety is perfect for cut flowers or drying. Plant it along the edge of a flower bed with flowers of different shapes. Consider sages, carnations, dwarf asters, as well as dwarf daylilies. Add clumps of annuals like Nigellas and small grasses like stipas.
The scent of Echinacea varies depending on the stage of flowering. Initially, when the florets are in an upright crown, the scent is barely noticeable. At full bloom, when the florets droop, it exhales a delicate honey scent which attracts bees, butterflies, and other insects. Once the head is pollinated, the scent takes on a more vanilla note.
A medicinal plant: In homoeopathy, the root of echinacea is used to fight colds and strengthen the immune system. These properties were first used by Native Americans. The name Echinacea comes from the Greek word echinos, meaning "hedgehog-like" or "hairy", and acea, meaning "resembling", referring to the appearance of the flower's centre.
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Echinacea
purpurea
SunSeekers Sweet Fuchsia
Asteraceae
Eastern purple coneflower, Purple coneflower
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Echinacea 'SunSeekers Sweet Fuchsia' sometimes takes time to establish and its growth is rather slow. But once in place, it requires no particular care and is very resistant to pests and diseases. It is best planted in spring, in a sunny location, in a mixture of compost and garden soil. The soil must be deep and loose to accommodate its root system. Mulch the base in May to keep it moist in summer. Remove faded flowers as they appear to prolong flowering. Divide the clump when flowering slows down. It is a rhizome that can become invasive if it likes its surroundings. As the plant ages, it becomes more susceptible to aphid attacks and powdery mildew. Mulch the base in May to keep it moist in summer, as it is susceptible to drought during 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).
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 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.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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