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A delightful new Coneflower, Echinacea purpurea ‘Papallo Carrot Cake’ adds a splash of vibrant colour and unique texture to your garden. Featuring bold, rich orange outer petals which droop slightly and surround a stunning double orange centre, this striking hybrid stands out in any landscape. A hardy perennial, thriving in a sunny position and well-drained soil, ‘Carrot Cake’ is an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens. An abundance of drought-tolerant blooms are produced all summer into the autumn, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies – also a long-lasting inclusion to your indoor arrangements. Its compact, bushy growth habit makes it a perfect fit for borders, containers, or as a vibrant accent plant. Easy to grow and long-lasting, Echinacea purpurea ‘Papallo Carrot Cake’ offers beautiful colour and texture with minimal care. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or a beginner, this charming variety will brighten your garden and provide season-long enjoyment.
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Echinacea purpurea ‘Papallo Carrot Cake’ |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Coneflower |
| Hardiness | H5 (-10 to -15°C) |
| Colour | Orange |
| Format | 9cm Pots |
| Position | Full-Sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 0.50 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.50 |
| Soil Conditions | Chalk Loam Sand |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral |
| Aspect | East-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
| Drought Tolerant | Yes |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for wildlife | Yes |
| Good for pollinators | Yes |
| Good for cutting | Yes |
