Go Back Coneflower Pink Poodle

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:04 PM
Echinacea purpurea 'Pink Poodle'
    Butterfly IconDeer Resistant IconRock Garden IconHummingbird Icon

    Plant Type: Perennials

    Turn your landscape into a show ground arena with this Grand Champion Echinacea 'Pink Poodle'.  One of the most exciting new perennials seen in years.  The massive, fluffy, dahlia-like blossoms are an absolutely true pink, and are held on exceedingly strong, pencil thick stems.  The blooms look single at first but as they open the petals keep coming.  Fragrant flowers will last 8-10 days in the vase.  Attracts butterflies and garden enthusiasts.

    Currently not available for online purchase.

    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    These plants are long lived, low maintenance and easy to grow. Division of clumps can be made in spring every three to four years.

    Flower Color

    Pink

    Foliage Color

    Green shades

    Plant Spread

    26 in.

    Good Companions

    Rudbeckia, Stokesia, Ornamental Grasses, Salvia

    Plant Height

    28-36 in.

    Scape Height

    —

    Hardness Zone

    4-9

    Soil Moisture

    Moderate to low water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Drought tolerant, Border, Cut flower, Dried flower, Specimen, Mass Plant, Naturalizing

    Bloom Time

    Summer to fall

    Critter Resistance

    Deer resistant

    Exposure

    Full sun to part shade

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

    Summer to fall