Echinacea Tomato Soap
Latin name: Echinacea purpurea ‘Tomato Soup’
Light: Full sun
Flowering period: June–September
Height: 60–80 cm
Description:
A vibrant coneflower with rich red to slightly orange-toned blooms resembling the colour of ripe tomatoes. Produces strong upright stems and flowers abundantly throughout summer. Attracts pollinators and adds a warm, lively touch to plantings.
Where it looks best:
Perfect for garden beds, prairie-style plantings and as a bright focal point in perennial borders.
What to combine with:
Pairs well with ornamental grasses, rudbeckia, salvia and other echinacea varieties for warm, colourful compositions.
Care:
Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Drought tolerant and easy to grow. Deadheading encourages extended flowering.
Overwintering:
✅ Hardy perennial in outdoor conditions.
