The unexpected joy of growing Purple Coneflower

I planted Purple Coneflower without expecting much and it's become one of the most satisfying things in my garden. exceptional wildlife value for bees, butterflies, and hoverflies is something I couldn't have predicted from looking at it in a nursery. You only understand it once the plant is established and performing.

I keep it in a wildlife pond margin planting which is perfect for it. avoiding any fertiliser which would favour grasses over flowers was the thing I got lucky getting right early. early spring bulbs and annual seedling germination stopped me in my tracks the first time I saw it. annual weed competition overwhelming slow-establishing flowers is a real thing — just check regularly and deal with it quickly.