Notes
Short but sweet, Echinacea Sensation Pink is a dwarf coneflower noted for its daisy like flowers bearing hot, cerise coloured petals that frame a chocolate coloured cone. As the plant matures, the petal colour softens to a lavender tone. The plant is very resilient - tolerant to drought, heat and humidity. The dark stems are sturdy, making the flowers are excellent choice for cut flowers.
Dimensions
- 2/3L
- Height and Spread: up to 45cm (1ft 6in) x W: 50cm (1ft 7in) in 2-5 years
Features
Insights
The cones attract butterflies in the summer and seed-eating birds later in the year. A great prairie flower, once used by Native Americans to cure wounds and infections.
Details
- Flowers: June - September
- Hardy
Planting
- Well drained soil
- South, East or West aspect
- Full sun or partial sunlight
Care
- They do not like being moved so leave undisturbed to form a large clump
- Will not flower well if sited in shade
- Cut back stems as the flowers fade to encourage further flowering
Glossary
In The August Garden
