Echinacea 'Postman'
Echinacea 'Postman'
Echinacea 'Postman'
Echinacea 'Postman'
Echinacea 'Postman'
Echinacea 'Postman'
Echinacea 'Postman'
Echinacea 'Postman'
Echinacea 'Postman'

Echinacea 'Postman'

"Coneflower"

Echinacea 'Postman'

1 bare root — £8.90

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Description

Pillar-box red is not a common colour for coneflowers, which is what makes Echinacea 'Postman' so unique. To add a little extra sovereignty there’s even a slight hint of a gold on those elegant downward petals, along with a big bronze-hued cone in the centre of each flower. This variety is fairly short and stocky, strong and usually self supporting, making it a good choice for towards the front of a border. Like most postmen, this perennial is hardy, reliable, resilient and will keep going in all weathers!

The toasty red colouring of Echinacea 'Postman' combines well with other warm colours, such as orange and yellow. For an eye -popping contrast, pair it with purple or blue, such as Verbena 'Lollipop' or Geranium 'Rozanne'. Expect bees and butterflies to visit, because they love these nectar-rich blooms! Coneflowers love to be planted in a sunny spot where they will grow back every year, eventually establishing a generous clump which produces more stems each time.

This fiery flower is a real showstopper! Echinacea 'Postman' is a perennial coneflower with true red blooms and a central brown cone that is sure to garner attention. The slightly drooping ray petals make it all the more eye-catching, especially when it's planted en masse in the border or in a container display. Echinacea 'Postman' blooms for a long time, so you can enjoy the vibrant colours for weeks! It's the perfect way to add a splash of colour to any garden.

Plant Echinacea 'Postman' in a spot in sun where it can easily be seen. Note that it is around 50cm 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.

Key features

  • Good for cutting

  • Perfect for pots

  • Comes back every year

  • Attractive to wildlife

  • Loved by pollinators

  • Thrives well in full sun

  • In peat-free compost

  • Low maintenance

  • Drought tolerant

  • Fully hardy

Specs & details

  • Botanical name

    Echinacea 'Postman' ('Post301'ᴾᴮᴿ) (Butterfly Series)

  • Flower colour

    Red

  • Plant size

    1

  • Established height

    30-50cm

  • Established spread

    30-50cm

  • Plant spacing

    12 plants per m2

  • Leaf colour

    Green

  • Habit

    Upright
    Clump-forming

  • Life cycle

    Perennial

  • Hardiness

    Fully hardy

  • Years to establish

    1-2 years

  • Sunlight

    Full sun
    Partial shade

  • Position

    Sheltered

  • Suitable for

    Large containers
    Borders
    Gravel gardens
    Wildlife gardens
    Cottage gardens
    Low maintenance gardens
    Cut flower gardens
    Pots

  • Soil acidity

    Any

  • Soil moisture

    Free draining
    Dry

  • Soil type

    Loam
    Sandy
    Stony
    Multipurpose compost
    Loam-based compost

  • Growing skill

    Easy to grow

  • Scented

    No

  • Pollinator-friendly

    Yes

  • Mouse resistant

    No

  • Rabbit resistant

    No

  • Deer resistant

    No

  • Toxicity

    No report

Plant calendar

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  • Planting
  • Flowering

Useful information

    • Soak the Echinacea 'Postman' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting

    • Plant your "Coneflower" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors

    • Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed. Some varieties are a length of root which should be planted lengthways and shallowly (1-2cm deep).

    • Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.

    Read all planting & care instructions

  • Orders placed until 29 February 2025
    You can expect your order in February/March 2025

    Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
    You can expect your order in March/April 2025

    Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
    You can expect your order within 10 business days

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