Echinacea purpurea 'SunSeekers Yellow'
Brighten your borders with Echinacea purpurea 'SunSeekers Yellow', a stunning perennial that brings a sunny splash of colour to any garden. This eye-catching coneflower boasts large, daisy-like blooms with golden-yellow petals surrounding a prominent, honey-hued central cone. A superb addition to prairie-style plantings, cottage gardens, or contemporary schemes, it flowers from midsummer well into autumn.
Key Features:
- Striking yellow blooms – Adds warmth and vibrancy to borders and containers.
- Long flowering period – Provides colour from July to October.
- Drought-tolerant – Once established, it thrives in dry conditions.
- Low maintenance – Easy to grow and requires minimal care.
Benefits to UK Wildlife:
This variety is a pollinator magnet, attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects with its nectar-rich flowers. The prominent central cone provides an excellent landing pad for pollinators, while the seed heads left in autumn offer food for birds, particularly finches. By planting 'SunSeekers Yellow', you’ll support local biodiversity and create a thriving ecosystem in your garden.
Growing Advice:
Plant in full sun and well-drained soil for best results. Suitable for most soil types, including chalk and clay, as long as drainage is good. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage further flowering, but leave some seed heads in autumn to benefit wildlife. Height: 60-80cm; Spread: 40-50cm.
A must-have for wildlife-friendly gardens and lovers of bold, long-lasting colour!