Echinacea purpurea Rainbow Marcella (Coneflower)
Noted for its petite size and warmly colored petals, Echinacea purpurea Rainbow Marcella (Coneflower) is the stunning result of a cross between Echinacea purpurea and Echinacea paradoxa, pairing the qualities of each. Blooming from mid-summer to early fall, this compact perennial boasts a profusion of coral pink daisy-like flowers that mature to a soft, raspberry pink and remain colorful until a cold winter frost.
Noted for its petite size and warmly colored petals, Echinacea purpurea Rainbow Marcella (Coneflower) is the stunning result of a cross between Echinacea purpurea and Echinacea paradoxa, pairing the qualities of each. Blooming from mid-summer to early fall, this compact perennial boasts a profusion of coral pink daisy-like flowers that mature to a soft, raspberry pink and remain colorful until a cold winter frost. This dwarf coneflower is well branched with strong, upright stems. Perfect for container gardening and small urban spaces. Excellent as a cut flower.
- Grows up to 18 in. tall (45 cm) and 18-24 in. wide (45-60 cm).
- Thrives in full sun in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerant of drought, heat, and humidity.
- Perfect choice for beds and borders, prairies and meadows, wildflower gardens, or cottage gardens.
- Excellent as cut flowers. If flower heads are not removed in the fall, the blackened cones will be visited by birds that feed on the seeds.
- No serious pest or disease issues. Attractive to butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators, but deer resistant.
- Remove spent flowers and cut back the stems to encourage further blooms.
- 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, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 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 | 18″ – 24″ (45cm – 60cm) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |