Echinacea purpurea ‘Alba’ - The elegant white coneflower for timeless garden harmony
Echinacea purpurea ‘Alba’, also known as white coneflower, is an elegant variation of the classic coneflower and delights with its bright white flowers and eye-catching golden-brown flower centre. This robust and easy-care perennial brings lightness to herbaceous borders and gives the garden an elegant, natural look. It is particularly valuable as a magnet for bees and butterflies, supporting biodiversity in the garden.
Brilliant white flowers for bright garden accents
From July to September, the coneflower ‘Alba’ adorns itself with large, star-shaped flowers whose pure white petals contrast beautifully with the dark yellow to copper-brown centre. The long flower stems and upright growth make for a graceful appearance that blends harmoniously into both modern and naturalised gardens. The flowers are particularly long-lasting, which also makes them ideal for cut flower arrangements.
Perfect planting partners for stylish combinations
The white coneflower is an ideal companion for many perennials and ornamental grasses. It looks particularly attractive in combination with other white or pastel-coloured flowers, such as yarrow (Achillea), lavender (Lavandula angustifolia ‘Edelweiss’) or the fragrant phlox (Phlox paniculata ). Violet or blue-flowering perennials such as blue sage (Salvia nemorosa) or globe thistle (Echinops) provide an exciting contrast, accentuating the radiant white even more.
Location and soil - sun and well-drained soil for optimum development
Coneflower ‘Alba’ prefers a sunny location, as this is where it develops the strongest flower colour and grows particularly vigorously. The soil should be well-drained, rich in humus and moderately moist. Waterlogging should be avoided as the plant can react sensitively to excessively wet soil. A sandy-loamy soil with good water permeability is ideal for healthy growth.
Hardy and easy to care for - a perennial for every garden
Echinacea ‘Alba’ is completely hardy and requires no special winter protection. Cutting back the wilted flowers in autumn is optional - the seed heads not only provide a decorative winter structure, but also serve as a valuable food source for birds. If you want to prevent self-seeding, you can cut the plant back close to the ground after flowering. A light application of fertiliser in spring promotes vigorous growth and lush flowering.
Versatile use - from the perennial bed to container planting
Whether as a magnificent solitary perennial, in mixed herbaceous borders or as an attractive container plant on balconies and terraces - Echinacea purpurea ‘Alba’ impresses with its versatility. It unfolds its full beauty particularly in prairie gardens or wild and romantic natural gardens, creating a natural yet stylish garden look.
A radiant highlight for the summer garden
With its bright white flowers, long flowering period and special attraction to insects, the coneflower ‘Alba’ is a perfect choice for anyone who wants to enrich their garden with an elegant, easy-care and bee-friendly perennial. Its robust nature and versatility make it an excellent choice for both novice gardeners and experienced plant lovers. Be inspired by its simple elegance and enjoy the summer in a radiantly beautiful garden!
We recommend 5 - 6 plants per square metre of soil.
Our plants are grown in pots and can therefore be planted all year round.
