purple coneflower

Echinacea (Paradiso Mix)

The purple coneflower (Echinacea) 'Paradiso Mix' is an amazing plant. It's incredibly stunning flowers bloom from early summer all the way through fall, attracting beautiful butterflies and pollinators to your garden. Not only is 'Paradiso Mix' easy to care for, but its flowers also range in color from light shades of pink to spectacular lavender-violet hues. Furthermore, it is an extremely hardy species that tolerates heat, drought, and poor soils, making it ideal for dry and difficult climates. Its ability to thrive in so many conditions makes the 'Paradiso Mix' an indispensable plant for any garden.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Division,Root Cutting,Stem Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 8

Flowers:

Blend of colors Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

bronze,green,yellow

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

watering

Water the Purple Coneflower (Echinacea Paradiso Mix) weekly, providing 1-2 inches of water. Make sure the soil has had a chance to dry out between watering sessions, as the plant does not like to sit in waterlogged soil. During periods of high temperatures, the plant may need extra water. Water directly onto the soil at the base of the plant and avoid wetting the foliage. Water thoroughly but try to avoid getting the leaves and flowers too wet.

sunlight

Purple coneflower (Echinacea (Paradiso Mix)) should receive an average of 6-8 hours of direct sunlight, preferably in the morning, each day. This helps ensure that the plant has enough energy to grow strong and bloom abundantly. During the hottest time of the day, partial shade is preferable, as this will help protect the plants from sunburn and dehydration. Full shade should be avoided, especially late in the season when the flowers start to fade. Purple coneflower is a very tough plant and will thrive with the right ratio of sunlight.

pruning

Purple coneflower (Echinacea (Paradiso Mix)) should be pruned in early to mid spring. Before new growth begins, any dead or damaged flowers or stems should be removed. Pruning should be done lightly – avoid cutting too far back, which can reduce the vitality of the plant. In mid spring, cut the stems back to about 3 to 4 inches from the base of the plant. This will help encourage vigorous growth when the growing season begins. After a hard pruning, the plants may take some time to recover and start flowering again - plan accordingly.