Sow this flower before end of March for 'burst of colour' all summer | Express.co.uk

Calling all gardeners – you've got one more week to get this plant in the ground.

It's almost the end of March, and if you've got a green thumb, you've likely spent the last few weekends getting your garden ready for spring and summer, when most plants begin to flower.

Choosing which plants to grow in your garden can be tricky, as you not only need to think about what soil type you have and how much sun your garden gets, but you should also consider plants and flowers that vary in height to give your flowerbeds and borders some variety and depth.

While there are seemingly hundreds of flowers and plants to choose from that don't grow particularly tall, if you want something to line the back of a flower bed and give some height to your display, then one gardening expert has claimed there's only one plant to go for – the echinacea.

Also known as a coneflower, echinaceas can grow up to a metre tall and have a spread of around 60cm. They also come in bright colours such as pink and red, making them striking to look at.

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Ish, a gardener, said March is the perfect time to sow echinaceas into your garden – meaning you should work quickly to plant them within the next few days to make sure you don't miss the window.

He saind in a TikTok video: "Today I'm going to be adding some height and drama into my borders with some echinaceas. Whether you've got them in full sun or partial shade, echinaceas will absolutely thrive and can reach heights of up to a metre.

"Place them somewhere with well-drained soil, and they'll continue to thrive and give you a burst of colour throughout the seasons."

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Ish stated he would plant his flowers in pots rather than directly in the ground, as he can control how well the soil drains. However, he said he would plant the pots at the back of his border so that other flowers would cover them, and the gradual height increases would look "dramatic."

The gardener bought his echinaceas from Morrisons, where he stated they are available as bare roots that can be directly planted into the ground. He also described the plants as "budget-friendly", as he paid just £2 for three plants.

He said: "They look like little tiny roots with a bit on top. You want to make sure that pointed bit is pointing up - that's the important part. Ideally, you want to plant these about four inches below the ground. Spread the roots out and lay them in the soil, and then just cover."

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According to Gardener's World, echinacea should be sown between March and April, and planted between May and June. The plant then flowers right the way through summer from June until September.

Echinaceas are described as "easy to grow" as they tolerate most soils except for very dry ones, and their sturdy stems mean you don't have to stake them, even though they grow quite tall.

What's more, the flower is extremely attractive to pollinators. Encouraging bees to your garden with flowers they love is beneficial no matter what, but if you're growing fruit or veg this year, you'll be extra thankful for the pollinating insects.