pink flowers with orange-brown center, green stem and leaves

purple coneflower

Echinacea purpurea 'Vintage Wine'

Also Known As - echinacea,purple coneflower,purple coneflower

The Purple Coneflower is an amazing species of flowering plant. With its striking, dark purple petals and deep orange cone centre, the vibrant colours of the bloom make it an attractive addition to any garden. It is a perennial, meaning it will come back year after year, flowering from late summer to fall, and its showy blooms attract butterflies and other beneficial pollinators. It is drought tolerant and low maintenance, making it ideal for gardens of all sizes. It is tolerant of many soil types, making it suitable for varied locations. The rich colour of the flower makes it a standout choice in the garden, and the cut flowers make a dramatic floral arrangement. The Purple Coneflower truly is one of the most unique and beautiful flowers in the garden!

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 8

Flowers:

Purplish pink Flowers In Summer

Sun:

Full sun

Soil:

Sandy Loamy Clay Rocky

Fruits:

red,purple,violet,magenta,burgundy Fruits In Autumn Ready In Fall

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Vintage Wine') should be watered enough to keep its soil moist but not wet. Water it about once a week, or when the top 1-2 inches of soil is dry to the touch. If you water it too much, the roots may start to rot. In the summer months, you may need to water it more frequently as the plant is actively growing and uses more water. In the winter, you can water it less, as the plant isn't actively growing.

sunlight

Purple coneflower thrives in full sunlight and requires at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. The plant should be placed in an area that receives as much indirect sunlight as possible to ensure optimum growth. The optimal location to plant purple coneflower is in a spot that gets plenty of direct sunlight in the morning and some partial shade in the afternoon. This helps the plant to avoid getting scorched by the strong, direct sun in the afternoon. It's also important to take into account the local climate conditions and provide the plant with consistent temperatures to maximize flowering and growth.

pruning

Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea 'Vintage Wine') should be pruned in early spring, just after the last frost has passed. Pruning should involve removing all of the dead and damaged wood from the stems and branches of the plant, as well as any flower heads that have wilted or lost their colour. Depending on the size and spread of the plant, pruning can be done with either hands or by using small, sharp pruning shears. As the purple coneflower is a herbaceous perennial, it should be pruned to maintain its desired size, shape and size of flower heads. Once the desired shape is achieved, some small amounts of pruning may be performed throughout the growing season, such as lightly pruning the stems and removing any dead or damaged flowers.