Echinacea Secret Romance (Coneflower)
Echinacea ‘Secret Romance’ is a showy perennial boasting a profusion of large double flowers with prominent warm pink pompoms surrounded by lighter pink ray petals. Blooming from midsummer until frost, this mid-size coneflower has a strong upright habit with well branched stems. It is an eye-catching addition to perennial borders, prairies or cottage gardens. Can be used in fresh cut or dried arrangements.
Echinacea 'Secret Romance' is a showy perennial boasting a profusion of large double flowers with prominent warm pink pompoms surrounded by lighter pink ray petals. Blooming from midsummer until frost, this mid-size coneflower has a strong upright habit with well branched stems. It is an eye-catching addition to perennial borders, prairies or cottage gardens. Can be used in fresh cut or dried arrangements.
- Grows up to 18-30 in. tall (45-75 cm) and 28 in. wide (70 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 | 4 – 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 (Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 1' – 3' (30cm – 90cm) |
| Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spacing | 30″ (75cm) |
| 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 |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |