White Elegance and Resistance for Your Gardens
Echinacea 'White Swan' ( Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan' ), offered by Semences OSC.
A pretty white version of the classic purple coneflower. With its daisy-like white flowers and yellow-grey cushion centre, this hardy perennial grows to 60cm tall. It attracts pollinators and adapts well to sunny or semi-shaded borders. Less tolerant of continually wet soils, it thrives in well-drained gardens and provides reliable late summer blooms.
Plant height : 60 cm
Quantity per pack : Approximately 30 seeds (265 seeds/gram)
Companion plants : Rudbeckias, daisies, asters
Enemy plants : Constantly moist soils
Suggested Uses : Borders, beds, pollinator gardens
Plant Type : Perennial
Cultivation method:
Sow directly in the autumn to take advantage of natural stratification or start indoors in February/March for flowering in the first year. Maintain a temperature of 20-25°C for germination (10-15 days). If germination is slow, place the seed medium in the refrigerator (4°C) for 9 weeks before transferring to a warmer temperature (10°C). Transplant the hardened-off plants in full sun and ensure good air circulation.
Bring a touch of purity and refinement to your green spaces with this reliable and attractive echinacea.
