Echinacea purpurea Raspberry Truffle (Coneflower)
Echinacea purpurea ‘Raspberry Truffle’ (Coneflower) is a compact perennial boasting a profusion of large, salmon-pink double flowers, 4 in. across (10 cm), with drooping deep salmon ray petals surrounding a darker raspberry pink pom-pom center, holding a chocolate center cone. Blooming from early summer until early fall, the eye-catching blossoms are borne on short, sturdy, chocolate stems. This dwarf coneflower is perfect for patio containers, small gardens and perennial borders. Excellent as a cut flower
Echinacea purpurea 'Raspberry Truffle' (Coneflower) is a compact perennial boasting a profusion of large, salmon-pink double flowers, 4 in. across (10 cm), with drooping deep salmon ray petals surrounding a darker raspberry pink pom-pom center, holding a chocolate center cone. Blooming from early summer until early fall, the eye-catching blossoms are borne on short, sturdy, chocolate stems. This dwarf coneflower is perfect for patio containers, small gardens and perennial borders. Excellent as a cut flower
- Grows up to 18-20 in. tall (45-50 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 (Early,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 |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |