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Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan'

White Swan Coneflower

£8.99
£8.99
'Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan' offers striking white petals surrounding a golden-orange cone, providing a long-lasting display in borders and wildlife-friendly gardens.
  • Attractive to pollinators
  • Drought resistant
  • Long-lasting flowers
  • Excellent for cut and dried arrangements
Size

    • Aspect

      Full sun

    • Hardiness

      Hardy

    • Flowers

      July, August, September

    • Soil type

      Well-drained, Loamy, Chalky

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    • Why we like this plant

      A refined yet easy-to-grow perennial, Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan' adds elegance and structure to any garden. Its long-lasting flowers attract pollinators, while its resilience to drought and poor soil makes it a low-maintenance choice for both formal and naturalistic plantings.

    • About this plant

      A sophisticated twist on the classic purple coneflower, Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan' brings refined beauty to cottage, prairie, and wildlife gardens. Its large, daisy-like flowers with pure white petals and a prominent central cone bloom from mid to late summer, offering long-lasting interest and attracting bees and butterflies. The sturdy, upright stems make it an excellent choice for cutting gardens, while its drought tolerance and hardiness ensure reliable performance in a variety of garden settings.

    • Key features

      • Elegant white flowers with a golden-orange cone
      • Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
      • Long-lasting blooms from mid to late summer
      • Drought tolerant and easy to grow
      • Ideal for cut flowers and dried arrangements

    • Height and
      spread

    • Growth
      habit

      Upright, clump-forming

    • Moisture

      Drought tolerant once established; prefers moderate moisture levels

    • Position in
      the Garden

      Borders, prairie planting, wildlife gardens, and cut flower beds

    Planting guide

    • Space plants about 30-45cm apart for best growth
    • Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot
    • Water regularly until established, then reduce frequency

    Care tips

    • Plant in well-drained soil with full sun
    • Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming
    • Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigour
    • Cut back in late autumn or leave seed heads for winter interest

    Winter care

    • Mulch around the base in colder regions to protect roots
    • Leave seed heads for birds and winter interest
    • Trim back dead stems in early spring