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Eastern purple coneflower 'Bravado'

Echinacea purpurea

'Bravado' is a Eastern purple coneflower variety in the Echinacea genus with a scientific name of Echinacea purpurea. This variety is a Flower that typically grows as an Perennial, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of three years or more. Bravado normally reaches to a mature height of 3.90 feet (1.20 metres).

Bravado Eastern purple coneflower is normally fairly low maintenance and is normally quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant.

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How to grow Eastern purple coneflower 'Bravado'

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Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that Bravado is thought of as half hardy, so although it can survive a small mild cold snap, it is wise to ensure that this plant is protected from frost damage. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Bravado are Zone 3 and Zone 10. Ideally plant in loamy, sandy or clay soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 6.0 and 8.0 as Bravado likes to be in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Bravado from seed

Sow 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 1.95 feet (60.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 25°C / 77°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Bravado about 56 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Bravado

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Bravado is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Bravado

Eastern purple coneflower 'Bravado' information

How long does Bravado take to grow?

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Other Names for Eastern purple coneflower 'Bravado'

Purple Coneflower

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