purple coneflower

Echinacea 'Balscblum' DOUBLE SCOOP BUBBLE GUM

The purple coneflower, (Echinacea 'Balscblum' DOUBLE SCOOP BUBBLE GUM), is an amazing plant species with double lavender-pink petals atop its orange cone. The plant will add a splash of color to any garden, blooming in mid-summer and lasting until the first frost. Not only is it beautiful and eye-catching, but it is also an easy-to-care-for perennial that is drought tolerant and resists disease. The bee-friendly purple coneflower will also attract a range of fascinating pollinators to the garden, making it an invaluable addition to the landscape.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Division,Root Cutting,Seed Propagation,Stem Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 8

Flowers:

Deep pink center with lighter pink rays Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Water the Purple Coneflower (Echinacea 'Balschlum' DOUBLE SCOOP BUBBLE GUM) twice a week during the spring and summer, providing 1 to 2 inches of water each time. If the soil remains moist, then decrease watering. During the fall and winter, reduce watering to once a month, providing 1 inch of water. If rainfall is abundant, then supplemental water may not be necessary.

sunlight

Purple coneflower requires full sunlight for 6-8 hours per day to thrive. This sunny plant grows best when placed in an area that receives full sun in the morning and afternoon and some filtered shade during the hottest part of the day. For optimal growth, choose an area with equal amounts of direct and indirect sunlight. Purple coneflower should be planted in a location that will not receive any additional shade from late afternoon on, for best performance. A south or western-facing spot is ideal for growing purple coneflower plants.

pruning

When and How Much to Prune Purple Coneflower Purple coneflower (Echinacea 'Balscblum' DOUBLE SCOOP BUBBLE GUM) should be pruned only once per year, preferably in early spring before new growth begins. When pruning, remove any dead, diseased, or damaged stems, along with any spent flower heads. After blooming has finished, it is also a good idea to cut the stems back to ensure good air circulation. When cutting the stems back, leave some of the stems at least a few inches above the soil to encourage re-flowering. In order to maintain an attractive, full growth habit, remove any stems that are deceased, and cut the stems back by about a third of the plant's total height to encourage new, more vigorous growth for the following season.