Unpack bare roots or rhizomes on arrival and plant them within a week. Until then, keep them somewhere cool and ensure the roots remain slightly moist, never wet.
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Echinacea
'Blackberry Truffle'
coneflower
The luxury flower power provided by Echinacea 'Blackberry Truffle' is a real treat for the eyes. There’s something beautifully quirky about this bright Echinacea, with is pompon-like blooms which are formed of masses of shaggy petals. Whilst this coneflower is packed with petals and does not display the central cone which is typical of most Echinacea, it still brings in the bees and butterflies who enjoy the nectar-rich centre. Not only is this variety beautiful in a border and benefits pollinators, it’s a fantastic cut flower too—what a versatile plant!
Despite its flamboyant, almost exotic looks, Echinacea 'Blackberry Truffle' is a fully hardy perennial which is easy to care for. Each year, it will grow back and flower again between mid to late summer. Typical of hardy perennials, this Echinacea establishes over time to form a generous clump which produces multiple flower stems, increasing in number each year. Flowering on tall, upright stems, this variety works well in the middle to back of a border, planted in impressive groups or swathes.
This coneflower variety is sure to be the envy of your garden! Echinacea 'Blackberry Truffle' is unlike any other, producing bright pink pompom blooms that are sure to make your garden the talk of the town. Plant Echinacea 'Blackberry Truffle' en masse to create a dazzling border that will have your neighbors turning green with envy. Not only does it look amazing, it's also excellent for cut flowers and for attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. Make sure to get your hands on this little truffle of a coneflower to take your garden from meh to magnificent!
Plant Echinacea 'Blackberry Truffle' in a spot in sun where it can easily be seen. Note that it is around 45cm tall and will bush out as it gradually forms a wider clump over the years. It’s a gem in a mixed border with other summer flowering perennials and easily combines with most colours. You can create a really bright display, or go for a more muted, hazy look by planting these coneflowers with ornamental grasses.
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Remove the packaging straight away, check the compost and water thoroughly if dry. Check the plant’s hardiness before placing it outdoors. Plant into a border or permanent container within a month, choosing the position recommended for the variety. Keep the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil, firm gently and water well.
Soak the roots in water for three to six hours immediately before planting. Keep any crown, buds or emerging shoots above the water where possible.
Pot most bare roots into 15–20cm pots filled with peat-free multipurpose compost. Large or depth-sensitive roots, including peonies, are often best planted directly into borders.
Arrange the roots naturally without bending them. Cover the roots completely, positioning the crown and buds at the depth recommended for that particular perennial.
Keep pots in a sheltered outdoor position and water whenever the compost begins to dry. Grow on until roots hold the compost together when lifted from the pot.
Plant into a suitable border or permanent container once well rooted. Add a label and water regularly throughout the first growing season while the perennial establishes.
- Botanical name
- Echinacea 'Blackberry Truffle' (Cone-fections Series) (d)
- Flower colour
- Pink
- Established height
- 30-50cm
- Established spread
- 30-50cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
-
Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant size
- 1
- Plant spacing
- 12 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- No
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Free draining
Dry - Soil type
-
Loam
Sandy
Stony
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
-
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Wildlife gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens
Pots - Sunlight
-
Full sun
Partial shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1-2 years
Good for cutting
Perfect for pots
Pollinator-friendly
Thrives in full sun
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed peat-free
Drought tolerant
Low maintenance
Attracts wildlife
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