Echinacea Cherry Fluff (Coneflower)
Echinacea Cherry Fluff (Coneflower) is a compact perennial boasting a profusion of creamy white double flowers with cherry blush and soft pink highlights with a lime green center. As the blooms age, the cherry blush becomes more prominent and contrasts well against the olive green foliage. Blooming from midsummer until early fall, this dwarf coneflower is perfect for patio containers, small gardens and perennial borders. Excellent for cutting.
Echinacea Cherry Fluff (Coneflower) is a compact perennial boasting a profusion of creamy white double flowers with cherry blush and soft pink highlights with a lime green center. As the blooms age, the cherry blush becomes more prominent and contrasts well against the olive green foliage. Blooming from midsummer until early fall, this dwarf coneflower is perfect for patio containers, small gardens and perennial borders. Excellent for cutting.
- Grows up to 15-18 in. tall and wide (37-45 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.
- No serious pest or disease issues. The 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 | 5 – 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 | 16″ – 18″ (40cm – 45cm) |
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 |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |