Echinacea purpurea Vanilla Cupcake (Coneflower)
Echinacea purpurea ‘Vanilla Cupcake’ is a vigorous, compact perennial boasting a profusion of white double flowers adorned with a prominent central pompom surrounded by quilled ray petals. Blooming from midsummer until frost, this mid-size coneflower has a strong upright habit with well-branched stems that do not flop. It is an eye-catching addition to perennial borders, small gardens, or patio containers. Can be used in fresh cut or dried arrangements.
Echinacea purpurea 'Vanilla Cupcake' is a vigorous, compact perennial boasting a profusion of white double flowers adorned with a prominent central pompom surrounded by quilled ray petals. Blooming from midsummer until frost, this mid-size coneflower has a strong upright habit with well-branched stems that do not flop. It is an eye-catching addition to perennial borders, small gardens, or patio containers. Can be used in fresh cut or dried arrangements.
- Grows up to 18-22 in. tall (45-55 cm) and 16 in. wide (40 cm).
- 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, 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, 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 |