Echinaceas

Echinacea, or coneflowers, are North American perennials prized for bold, daisy-like blooms. This popular garden plant attracts bees, butterflies and birds, bringing long-lasting colour to borders and containers.

At J. Parker’s, discover a range of striking Echinacea varieties, from the vivid pink Echinacea purpurea and soft, pale Echinacea pallida to the colourful Echinacea Papallo Classic Collection or the unusual lime‑green petals of Echinacea Green Twister. Available in 5 cm and 9 cm pots, plug plants, modules or loose roots, these plants suit a variety of garden schemes and are easy to establish.

FAQs:

  • Where to plant Echinacea
    Echinacea thrives in full sun with well-drained soil - sunny borders, wildlife gardens or prairie-style plantings. Drought-tolerant once established, they prefer open sites and should avoid heavy or waterlogged soils - raised beds or gravel gardens work well.
  • Companion plants for Echinacea
    We recommend pairing Echinacea with Rudbeckia, Gaillardia or Coreopsis for warm summer colour, or contrast with vertical spires of Salvia, Perovskia and Veronica. Ornamental grasses like Stipa or Panicum add movement, completing naturalistic or prairie-style schemes.
  • Growing Echinacea
    Plant in spring or early autumn, improving soil with compost and watering until established. Deadhead to prolong blooms or leave seed heads for winter interest. Cut back in late autumn or early spring. Hardy and low-maintenance, Echinacea provides long-lasting colour with minimal care.