Echinacea White Swan – BP
د.إ25.00
| Weight | 0.03 kg |
|---|
10 in stock
Description
Echinacea purpurea ‘White Swan’ is a graceful and heat-resilient herbaceous perennial featuring elegant white petals that gently droop around a striking coppery-orange central cone. It typically reaches 60–90 cm (2–3 ft) in height, with a spread of 30–60 cm (1–2 ft). This cultivar blooms heavily in mid to late summer and often continues into early autumn, attracting pollinators and offering delightful cut or dried displays.
When to Plant in the UAE
Direct Sowing (Recommended): Sow seeds in October, when summer heats moderate but soil remains warm (approx. 25–35 °C) to support germination and establishment. Coneflowers thrive when planted in early fall.
Indoor Sowing (Optional): Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks earlier (i.e., late July–August) and transplant seedlings outdoors in October once nighttime temperatures stay above 15 °C.
Planting & Care Tips
| Aspect | Recommendations |
|---|---|
| Sunlight & Soil | Full sun (minimum 6 hours/day) in well-drained, average soil. Compost can improve fertility without encouraging excess foliage. |
| Sowing & Germination | Sow seeds ~0.5 cm deep or broadcast lightly—Echinacea doesn’t need cold stratification if sowing Purple varieties. Germination takes 3–4 weeks at 18–21 °C. |
| Spacing | Allow 45–60 cm between plants to promote airflow and prevent floppiness. |
| Watering | Water regularly until plants establish; thereafter, reduce frequency—plants are drought-tolerant. |
| Fertilizing | Generally not needed. A light compost mulch in spring suffices. |
| Deadheading & Maintenance | Deadhead to extend bloom period, but allow some seed heads to remain to feed birds and self-sow. Divide clumps every 3–4 years as needed. |
| Resistance & Benefits | Highly tolerant of heat, drought, deer, and poor soil. Attracts wildlife and is low-maintenance. |
| Bloom Season | Blooms from summer into fall, with potential for repeat flowering if properly managed. |
