Description

A bold and vibrant perennial that’s as attractive to pollinators as it is to gardeners. Well-suited to UK gardens and a reliable choice for both beginners and experienced growers.

Highlights:

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  Flowering Season: July to September


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  Height & Spread: 90–120cm height | 45–60cm spread


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  Position: Full sun | Moist, fertile, well-drained soil


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  Great for: Wildlife gardens, prairie-style planting, cut flower gardens, raised beds

Why We Love It:

Echinacea ‘Bravado’ produces large, daisy-like flowers in vivid pinks with prominent coppery-orange centres that add texture and height to sunny borders. Exceptionally hardy and drought-tolerant once established, it’s a long-flowering perennial that also makes a fantastic cut flower. A favourite with bees and butterflies, this variety brings structure, movement, and late-summer colour with minimal fuss.

Planting & Care Tips:

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  When to Plant: Sow indoors from February to April or directly outdoors after the last frost (typically from May onwards)


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  Where to Plant: Sunny, well-drained site, either in borders or larger containers


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  Spacing: 45–60cm apart


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  Care Notes: Water regularly during the first season to establish, then reduce watering. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming and leave seed heads over winter for wildlife interest

The Nunhead Gardener Recommends:

Perfect for pairing with ornamental grasses, rudbeckia, and salvias for a relaxed prairie-style garden. Leave seed heads to stand through winter—they look beautiful with a touch of frost and provide food for birds.

Please note:

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