This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.

• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: Average to fast
• Flowering period: July to October
• Hardiness: Frost tender (will need winter protection)


Bring on the summer heat with the allure of 'Enchanted Flame'! This coneflower variety showcases luscious hues of dusky reds and maroons coupled with ambers and dusky oranges, reaching up to 10cm (4") in diameter. Its striking feature lies in the pronounced purple-brown cone, adorned with yellow stamens, creating a mesmerising visual contrast. From the summer and early autumn months, these nectar-rich flowers serve as a beacon, attracting a multitude of pollinating insects. Commonly grown as an annual, this short-lived perennial plant can overwinter if protected from frosts.


• Garden care: Pot up and grow on under glass until all risk of frost has passed when they can be planted outside in a well-prepared bed. Pinching out the growing tips will encourage them to become bushier, and feed with a high potash fertiliser at regular intervals throughout the summer. Deadhead faded flowers to encourage more blooms to be produced.