Approx 50 seeds.
 
This upright perennial coneflower puts on a spectacular show with its large, fragrant blooms. The pink-purple petals surround a prominent orange-brown central cone, and flowers through summer into autumn, making for a great supply of cut flowers. Popular with pollinators, ‘Purple Emperor’ has excellent resistance to deer and rabbits, and provides long-lasting colour in borders and cutting gardens. Its bold blooms and hardy nature make it a quintessential addition for any sunny or prairie themed garden.
 
Position: Full sun
Soil: Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Rate of growth: Average
Flowering period: June to September
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Garden care: Lift and divide congested colonies in autumn or spring. In autumn, cut back all dead flower stems to the ground. Coneflowers benefit from a spring or autumn mulch with well-rotted compost, and require good drainage so avoid planting locations likely to become waterlogged during the dormant period.