purple coneflower

Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Pink Double Delight') should be watered once or twice a week, depending on the weather pattern. In hotter, dryer weather, it is best to water more often. Aim to provide 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week, either through rainfall or manual watering. As a general rule, water deeply and infrequently so as not to saturate the soil. When you do water, the soil should be moist but not saturated. You can check the soil for moisture by pushing your finger into the soil. Always water the soil, not the foliage.

The purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Pink Double Delight') requires 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day. It is best to position the plant in a location where it will receive full sun in the early morning and late afternoon hours. During midday, some light cloud coverage or light shade is beneficial to protect it from the intense, day-time sun. Provide the plant with light shade, such as a tree, to help insulate from extreme temperatures, which can reduce the amount of available sun the plant receives. The plant will thrive in areas with temperatures between 40 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit.

Sandy Loamy Clay Rocky

Hardiness zone 3–8.

Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Pink Double Delight' ) should be pruned once a year in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Cut the whole plant to the ground to encourage vigorous reblooming in summer. Make sure to wear gloves and use sharp, sterile pruners when pruning so as not to damage the stems. If you want a more compact look, prune the plants back a bit more after they have finished flowering. Keep in mind that pruning will reduce or eliminate the seed heads, which may be desired to avoid reseeding.

Seed Propagation