Echinacea purpurea 'SunSeekers Purple Towers'

Add a bold splash of colour to your garden with Echinacea purpurea 'Purple Towers', a stunning perennial known for its towering, deep purple-pink flowers and prominent central cones. This eye-catching variety blooms from midsummer to early autumn, providing long-lasting interest in borders, prairie-style plantings, or cottage gardens.

Key Features

• Height: Reaches up to 60cm, making it ideal for the middle of borders.
• Flowers: Large, daisy-like blooms with reflexed petals and striking orange-brown cones.
• Foliage: Dark green, lance-shaped leaves that form an attractive clump.
• Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK (down to -20°C), thriving in sun or partial shade.
• Low maintenance: Drought-tolerant once established and resistant to most pests.

Benefits to UK Wildlife

This cultivar is a pollinator magnet, attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects with its nectar-rich flowers. The seed heads also provide a valuable food source for birds, such as goldfinches, in autumn and winter. By planting 'Purple Towers', you’ll support local biodiversity while adding vibrant structure to your garden.

Planting Tips

Grow in well-drained soil in a sunny spot for the best display. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage prolonged flowering, but leave some seed heads intact for wildlife. Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigour.

A must-have for wildlife-friendly gardens and cutting gardens alike!