{"product_id":"echinacea-cones-dried","title":"Echinacea Cones Dried","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDried Echinacea Cones\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Echinacea is loved for its purple summer petals, the real drama happens when the petals drop. What remains is a magnificent, cone-shaped seed head that looks like a miniature beehive or a spiky hedgehog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDried to a rich, warm palette of burnt orange, chocolate brown, and deep bronze, these cones are incredibly tough and long-lasting. They add a bold, architectural \"full stop\" to any arrangement, providing a strong, dark focal point that contrasts beautifully with light, airy grasses. Whether used in an autumn wreath or a mixed bouquet, they bring a rugged, natural beauty to your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRead More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🌿 What are Echinacea Cones?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the mature seed heads of \u003cem\u003eEchinacea purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e. We harvest them in late summer after the petals have faded but before the birds eat the seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e They are hard, woody, and prickly to the touch! This makes them one of the most durable dried flowers available—they won't shed or crumble easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🎨 Styling Ideas\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEchinacea cones are perfect for adding weight and interest:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWreaths:\u003c\/strong\u003e Their solid shape and flat base make them easy to nestle into moss or foliage wreaths. They look stunning mixed with pine cones and berries for Christmas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Contrast Vase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place them in a vase with soft, fluffy Bunny Tails. The contrast between the sharp, dark cones and the soft, light grass is striking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable Decor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snip the heads off and use them to fill a glass bowl or scatter along a table runner for a rustic autumn dinner party.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e📋 Product Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDried Echinacea Seed Heads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNatural Bronze \/ Dark Brown \/ Burnt Orange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStem Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApprox. 40cm - 50cm (Can be trimmed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBunch Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApprox. 5 stems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYears (highly durable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e🍂 Autumn Styling\u003cbr\u003e🎄 Festive Wreaths\u003cbr\u003e🌾 Rustic Bouquets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Dried Companions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate a balanced display by pairing the hard cones with softer textures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e🐇\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bunny-tails-grass-seeds\" title=\"Bunny Tails Grass\" style=\"color: #005bd3;\"\u003eBunny Tails (Lagurus):\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft vs. Spiky. The ultimate texture clash. The fluffy cream heads of Bunny Tails soften the rugged look of the Echinacea cones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e🌾\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-wheat-stems\" title=\"Dried Wheat Stems\" style=\"color: #005bd3;\"\u003eDried Wheat:\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The Harvest Look. Combining the dark brown cones with the golden yellow of Wheat creates a classic, warming autumn display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff3cd; border: 1px solid #ffeeba; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Prickly!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \"cone\" is made up of sharp, stiff bristles (hence the name *Echinacea*, meaning hedgehog). Handle them by the stems to avoid pricking your fingers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; padding: 20px; background-color: #f4f9f4; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #dce7dc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏆 Grown in Norfolk\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur dried flowers are grown, harvested, and air-dried right here on our Norfolk flower farm, ensuring zero air miles and 100% natural beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56431653978436,"sku":"DRY-ECH","price":6.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/0692\/3076\/files\/echinacea-cones-dried-5837160.jpg?v=1771942727","url":"https:\/\/www.sturmergardencentre.co.uk\/products\/echinacea-cones-dried","provider":"Sturmer Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}