Echinacea x 'Merlot'

Coneflowers

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Common Name: 

Coneflowers

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

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Water (From 0 to 5): 

Maximum temperature: 

36°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Maximum height: 

75 cm

Maximum width: 

85 cm

Coneflowers (Echinacea x 'Merlot') - Description

Echinacea 'Merlot' boasts fragrant flowers with dark red stems that look striking in cut flower arrangements! Masses of huge 5 inch, rose-pink flowers with prominent cones are displayed in mid to late summer on the sturdy, dark colored stems. Echinacea 'Merlot' also has excellent form and vigor to make it the perfect perennial for a sunny location in your garden.

Coneflowers (Echinacea x 'Merlot') - Blooming

Generally blooms over a long period of time throughout the summer and may continue until frost. Flowers are slightly fragrant. Deadhead to lengthen flowering period.

Coneflowers (Echinacea x 'Merlot') - Growth

Coneflowers do well in the garden or in pots. The long stalks on which the flowers develop make these plants good candidates for cut-flowers. They perform very well in heat. Can tolerate minimal shade. Works well in a herbaceous border or open woodland.

Coneflowers (Echinacea x 'Merlot') - Planting

Propagate via root cuttings, seed or transplanting self-sown plants. Stratification will help the seeds to germinate, but seeds collected from home-grown plants may still be difficult. Since the plants tend to clump, they can be divided and transplanted. Division entails propagating a plant by splitting it into 2 or more parts. Each part has its own root system and more than one shoot or dormant bud.

Coneflowers (Echinacea x 'Merlot') - Pest

Roots are susceptible to vine weevils. Leaf miners can also cause problems. Other issues include powdery mildew, gray mold, and bacterial spots.

Coneflowers (Echinacea x 'Merlot') - Interesting facts

Although a study documented in the New England Journal of Medicine has shown "no clinically significant effects" of Echinacea extract, many people believe it stimulates the immune system. It does have some serious contraindications, so make sure to mention it, like any herbal treatment, to a doctor when questioned about current medications.

Coneflowers (Echinacea x 'Merlot') - Soil and irrigation

Echinacea does best in deep, well-draining soil that is humus-rich. Water regularly, although they need less watering once established.

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