{"product_id":"echinacea-red-in-shades-30-seeds-coneflower-pollenators-perennial","title":"Echinacea \"Red in Shades\" | 30+ seeds | Coneflower | Pollenators | Perennial","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlease find for sale 30+ Echinacea (Coneflower) seeds, the cultivar being the the stunning \"Red in Shades\". Echinacea grow well in the home garden with the right conditions and are an important source of nectar for butterflies and many birds who flock to the plants to devour the seed. As a clump forming perennial, gardeners get value year after year. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy grow Echinacea?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts pollinators:\u003c\/strong\u003e The open, daisy-like blooms are rich in nectar, making them a favorite for bees, butterflies, and hoverflies throughout the summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds birds: \u003c\/strong\u003eLeaving the spiky central seed heads intact through autumn and winter provides a valuable food source for goldfinches and other seed-eating birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong flowering season: \u003c\/strong\u003eThey bloom reliably from midsummer well into October, adding vibrant pinks, whites, yellows, oranges, or reds to borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerant: \u003c\/strong\u003eOnce established, their deep roots make them remarkably resilient and tough against dry conditions.Architectural winter interest: Faded flower cones and stiff stems stand up to winter weather, adding texture and structure when the rest of the garden goes quiet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for cutting: \u003c\/strong\u003eSturdy stems and long-lasting blooms make them exceptional choices for fresh or dried flower arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerbal and Medicinal Heritage Traditional remedies:\u003c\/strong\u003e The roots and flowers have a long history in herbal medicine, famously used to support the immune system and help the body fight off colds and flu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSTRUCTIONS - TO SAVE PAPER I NO LONGER SEND OUT WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW SO PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Guide \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFill 9cm pots or similar with seed compost almost to the top. \u003cbr\u003eTake a small pinch of seeds and sprinkle them over the top of the compost.\u003cbr\u003eAdd a light covering of compost over the seeds.\u003cbr\u003eWater the seeds carefully and cover the pot with the polythene bag.\u003cbr\u003eKeep at circa 18-24c - ideally use a heat mat\u003cbr\u003eGermination normally takes 10-15 days\u003cbr\u003eAfter germination, remove the polythene bag.\u003cbr\u003eOnce established, harden off slowly in early spring\u003cbr\u003eProtect from frosts\u003cbr\u003ePlant out in a sunny spot in the garden after the risk of frost has passed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"speedyseeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55668343505272,"sku":null,"price":4.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/4775\/2471\/files\/EchinaceaRedShadesfront.jpg?v=1789836692","url":"https:\/\/speedy-seeds.co.uk\/products\/echinacea-red-in-shades-30-seeds-coneflower-pollenators-perennial","provider":"speedyseeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}