Eastern purple coneflower 'King Crimson'

Echinacea purpurea

How to grow Eastern purple coneflower 'King Crimson'

  • Full Sun

  • Low

Position in a full sun location and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that King Crimson is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions.

Growing King Crimson from seed

Ensure a distance of 1.95 feet (60.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 0.0 inches (0.01 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 25°C / 77°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting King Crimson

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

Harvesting King Crimson