Growing guide
Ratibida columnifera f. pulcherrima 'Red Midget'
Prairie Coneflower · Ratibida columnifera f. pulcherrima
A low to mid height tough perennial which will produce masses of flowers in it's first year from Summer to Autumn. It's great at the front of the border or in prairie style planting with grasses or in a gravel garden. It's very attractive to butterflies and other pollinators.
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Position
- Full Sun
- Height
- 50cm
- Spread
- 30cm
Growing calendar
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Sow indoors
Flowering
Sowing & growing
Sow under cover Sep-Apr. Sow 2mm deep in trays of good quality seed compost. Requires 20°C to germinate; a warm windowsill or propagator are ideal. Prick out into individual pots when large enough to handle. Grow on and harden-off before planting in final growing position, spacing 30cm apart.
Aftercare
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. Cut back in Autumn and mulch.
Ref. SER030