Echinacea purpurea 'Doubledecker'
coneflower
For something a little different in the summer border, this unusual coneflower produces striking two-tiered blooms, with a second tuft...
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Plant description
For something a little different in the summer border, this unusual coneflower produces striking two-tiered blooms, with a second tuft of petals rising from the top of its central cone.
The deep rose-pink petals surround a warm orange-brown centre, giving Echinacea purpurea ‘Doubledecker’ its distinctive appearance. Plant it in a sunny, well-drained border, where it will add height and interest.
Please note: don't worry if the first flowers look more conventional and single-flowered whilst still juvenile, as the characteristic double crowns usually develop from the second year onwards.
The deep rose-pink petals surround a warm orange-brown centre, giving Echinacea purpurea ‘Doubledecker’ its distinctive appearance. Plant it in a sunny, well-drained border, where it will add height and interest.
Please note: don't worry if the first flowers look more conventional and single-flowered whilst still juvenile, as the characteristic double crowns usually develop from the second year onwards.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Echinacea purpurea Doubledecker:
Plant Echinacea directly into well-prepared borders or larger pots and containers, spacing them at 15-20cm (6-8in) intervals. Water well after planting and while they are in active growth.
The seed heads are attractive, and are a valuable food source for birds during the cooler months, so avoid cutting them back (to just above soil level) until late winter.
Over time, Echinacea will form larger clumps with more flowering stems, so they can be lifted and divided in autumn or spring to maintain vigour and flowering performance. Taller cultivars in exposed locations will benefit from staking.
The seed heads are attractive, and are a valuable food source for birds during the cooler months, so avoid cutting them back (to just above soil level) until late winter.
Over time, Echinacea will form larger clumps with more flowering stems, so they can be lifted and divided in autumn or spring to maintain vigour and flowering performance. Taller cultivars in exposed locations will benefit from staking.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
