Primadonna® White Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) , offered by the seed company WH Perron
Primadonna® White Echinacea is an elegant perennial known for its large white flowers with almost horizontal petals and a green-gold central heart. Reaching a height of 76 to 86 cm, this variety is distinguished by its robustness and resistance to heat, while offering abundant flowering from July to September. Ideal for bouquets, its flowers last 7 to 12 days in a vase, bringing a natural and refined touch to both the garden and indoors.
Latin name : Echinacea purpurea
Maturity : Perennial
Germination : 10 to 20 days
Sowing temperature : 20 to 24°C
Plant height : 76 to 86 cm
Spread : 30 to 40 cm
Color : White with a green-gold heart
Quantity per pack : Approximately 40 seeds
Formulation : Raw
Use : Borders, flowerbeds, cut flowers
Flowering : July to September
Companion plants : Lavender, rudbeckia, sage, gaillardia, yarrow
Enemy plants : No particular enemies known
Cultivation method:
Sow seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost, maintaining a temperature of 20-24°C for best germination in 10-20 days. Transplant seedlings outdoors after all danger of frost, spacing plants 30-40cm apart. You can also sow directly into the ground after frost has passed. This coneflower thrives in well-drained soil and full sun. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooms all summer long.
Natural elegance for your gardens!
Primadonna® White coneflower is perfect for creating bright beds or elegant borders, while attracting pollinators. Its late flowering and resistance to hot conditions make it an ideal perennial to extend the beauty of your garden into autumn.
