{"product_id":"echinacea-red-rocket","title":"Echinacea ‘Red Rocket’","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelivering a jolt of intense energy to the summer border, this vibrant perennial is notable for its rich, saturated colour and sturdy constitution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large, daisy-like blooms open a deep, velvety red with a prominent dark central cone, gradually softening to vintage dusky-pink shades as they mature. It possesses a robust, upright habit that rarely requires staking, making it an excellent candidate for the front of a sunny border or a large container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt flowers prolifically from midsummer into early autumn, acting as a magnet for bees and butterflies seeking late-season nectar. While it is fully hardy, it demands sharp drainage to thrive and will struggle in heavy, waterlogged soil during the winter months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarnsdale tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave the blackened seed heads standing throughout winter; they provide a valuable food source for finches and add architectural interest when topped with frost before cutting the stems back in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuly-October flowering. Best when grown in a sunny and well-drained position. Height \u0026amp; spread: 60cm x 45cm (24\" x 18\").\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barnsdale Gardens","offers":[{"title":"2 litre","offer_id":58277066408310,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/8271\/1357\/files\/echinacea-purpurea-red-rocket-01.jpg?v=1784134029","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnsdalegardens.co.uk\/products\/echinacea-red-rocket","provider":"Barnsdale Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}