Echinacea purpurea 'Papallo Classic Scarlet on Black'

Deliberately bred for container growing, Echinacea purpurea 'Papallo Classic Scarlet on Black' maintains its gorgeous blooms proudly upright on sturdy stems that resist flopping. The Papallo series are famed for their intense colours, and this selection features juicy red petals that form a neat ring around a contrasting dark boss.The firm petals and robust stems help ensure a long display, with flowers appearing from mid-summer and continuing well into autumn. Its compact habit makes it ideal for containers as well as the front or middle of borders, while freely branching stems maximise the number of blooms. These long-lasting flowers are also highly attractive to pollinators, adding both colour and wildlife interest to the planting.Ultimate height: 60cm (24in). Ultimate spread: 45cm (18in).