Echinacea The Fuchsia is Bright
Echinacea 'The Fuchsia is Bright' photo courtesy of Walters Gardens
Coneflower

The fuchsia pink flowers have overlapping, horizontally held petals for an exceptionally showy display. The dark cone and stems of the plant contrast with the brightness of the petals, accentuating the vibrancy of the flowers. It has been an excellent performer in our garden.  COLOR CODED® Echinacea are selected for their excellent basal branching, flower performance, large flower size, and horizontally held petals.  These are perfect pollinator magnets and during late fall to winter the seed heads will serve as food for birds.

  • Height: 51-56 cm (20-22 in)
  • Spread: 41-46 cm (16-18 in)
  • Cold Hardiness: Zone 4-8
  • Sun or Shade: minimum 4 hours of direct mid-day sun
  • Bloom Time: mid to late summer
  • Leaf Colour: green
  • Bloom Colour: fuchsia pink
  • Critter Resistance: deer
  • Nature Attraction: butterflies and bees

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Coneflowers are the ideal perennial for hot sunny sites. Plant them in shade and they will flop and produce very few flowers. Loamy, well drained soil in a slightly elevated bed is ideal to produce the best bloom and winter hardiness. Heavy soils can lead to winter rot. Dead head regularly to prolong bloom. Leave the last seed heads to stand for winter food for finches and other birds.

Specials

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