Echinacea purpurea Pink Double Delight (Coneflower)
Incredibly eye-catching, Echinacea purpurea ‘Pink Double Delight’ is an exquisite beauty with its pom-pom double Coneflowers! Well-branched, ‘Pink Double Delight’ produces abundant bright pink flowers, up to 3 in. wide (7 cm) with drooping rays that stick out from the fully double central cone like a formal pink pettiskirt. Blooming from midsummer until frost, this compact Coneflower is free flowering and has sturdy flower stems that are perfect for cutting. This dwarf perennial is an eye-catching addition to perennial borders, small gardens, or patio containers.
Incredibly eye-catching, Echinacea purpurea 'Pink Double Delight' is an exquisite beauty with its pom-pom double Coneflowers! Well-branched, 'Pink Double Delight' produces abundant bright pink flowers, up to 3 in. wide (7 cm) with drooping rays that stick out from the fully double central cone like a formal pink pettiskirt. Blooming from midsummer until frost, this compact Coneflower is free flowering and has sturdy flower stems that are perfect for cutting. This dwarf perennial is an eye-catching addition to perennial borders, small gardens, or patio containers.
- Grows up to 16-20 in. tall (40-50 cm) and 12 in. wide (30 cm). Will freely self-seeds if at least some seed heads are left in place.
- Thrives in full sun in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerant to drought, heat, and humidity.
- Perfect choice for beds and borders, prairies and meadows, wildflower gardens, or cottage gardens. Excellent as cut flowers.
- No serious pest or disease issues. Double flowers may not be as attractive to butterflies and birds as single flowers. Deer resistant.
- Remove spent flowers and cut back the stems to encourage further blooms. Deadheading will help them grow and thrive.
- Propagate by division in spring or fall or by root cuttings from late fall to early winter.
Requirements
Hardiness | 4 – 9 |
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Heat Zones | 1 – 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Echinacea – Coneflowers |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid,Late)Fall |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 12″ – 16″ (30cm – 40cm) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |