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Echinacea 'Delicious Candy'
Echinacea 'Delicious Candy'
Echinacea 'Delicious Candy'
Echinacea 'Delicious Candy'

Echinacea ‘Delicious Candy’

£6.45

(33 customer reviews)

Coneflower.  An erect perennial with stout stems of large, bright brilliant pink daisy-like flowerheads with a cone shaped deep pink disc.  Height 60cm.  Spread 45cm.  Flowers from July to September.  Full sun, well-drained soil. Attracts bees and butterflies.  Hardy.

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Description

Echinacea ‘Delicious Candy’ is a vibrant perennial coneflower featuring stout stems with large, brilliant pink daisy-like blooms and a deep pink cone. Growing to a height of 60cm and spreading 45cm, it is ideal for borders, containers, and pollinator-friendly gardens. Follow this guide to ensure Echinacea ‘Delicious Candy’ thrives and produces spectacular blooms from July to September.

PLANTING and AFTERCARE GUIDE
Best Planting Time
  • Spring: Plant Echinacea ‘Delicious Candy’ in spring when the soil begins to warm. This allows roots to establish strongly before the flowering season, ensuring a healthy plant.
  • Autumn: Early autumn planting is also suitable. This gives your Echinacea time to settle before winter, encouraging vigorous growth the following season.
Site Selection
  • Sunlight: Echinacea thrives in full sun but tolerates partial shade. Select a spot receiving at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal flowering.
  • Soil: Well-drained soil is essential for Echinacea ‘Delicious Candy’. Avoid waterlogged conditions to prevent root rot. Enrich soil with compost or organic matter to improve fertility and drainage.
Planting Instructions
  1. Prepare the Hole: Dig a hole twice as wide and the same depth as the root ball for Echinacea ‘Delicious Candy’, giving roots room to grow.
  2. Soil Preparation: Mix in compost or organic matter to enhance soil structure and nutrients.
  3. Planting: Position the plant so the top of the root ball is level with surrounding soil. Backfill gently and firm to remove air pockets.
  4. Watering After Planting: Water thoroughly to help the plant settle and establish roots. Ensure the soil drains well.
Watering Requirements
  • Growing Season: Once established, Echinacea is moderately drought-tolerant. Water during dry periods, allowing soil to dry slightly between watering. Avoid overwatering.
  • Dormant Season: Reduce watering significantly during dormancy. Only water if the soil is extremely dry.
Feeding
  • Spring: Apply a balanced fertiliser to Echinacea ‘Delicious Candy’ in early spring to promote healthy growth and strong flowering.
  • Mid-Summer: A light feed can support continued bloom production throughout the flowering season.
Pruning
  • Deadheading: Remove spent flowers regularly to prolong blooming and encourage new growth on Echinacea ‘Delicious Candy’.
  • Autumn Pruning: After flowering finishes, cut back stems to ground level to prepare the plant for dormancy and maintain healthy growth for next year.
Mulching
  • Spring: Apply a layer of mulch around your Echinacea to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature.
  • Winter: Mulch protects roots from cold and prevents frost heaving, helping Echinacea ‘Delicious Candy’ survive until the next growing season.
Supporting the Plant

Echinacea ‘Delicious Candy’ has sturdy stems and generally does not require staking. In exposed or windy areas, provide support to prevent damage.

Final Tips

Echinacea ‘Delicious Candy’ is a low-maintenance perennial that brings bright colour and attracts pollinators to any garden. Plant in full sun or partial shade with well-drained soil, and by following this care guide, this Echinacea will reward you with vibrant blooms from July to September. Incorporate this stunning plant into borders, containers, or wildlife gardens for a long-lasting splash of colour.

 

RHS Details

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Additional information

Pot Size

Plant Botanical Type

Perennial (herbaceous)
Flower Colour

Pink
Leaf Colour

Green
Varigated Leaf

No
Scent

No
Height

0.6m
Spread

0.45m
Blooms/foliage interest in

Summer, Autumn
Evergreen

No
Hardiness

mild winter to -5C
Container

Borders and Containers
Sun/shade

Full Sun
Soil Type

Loam (normal)
Soil PH

Neutral
Drainage

Well drained soil
Hazerdous

No
Insect Attraction

Bees and Butterflies

33 reviews for Echinacea ‘Delicious Candy’

  1. Patti (verified owner) –

    First time I have dealt with Proctors and am really impressed plants arrived very well packed and in very good condition. I will certainly order from them again

  2. Geoff S. (verified owner) –

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  4. Kathy Bone (verified owner) –

    beautiful plant

  5. Anonymous (verified owner) –

    Healthy & perfect condition. First class packaging.

  6. Marilyn W. (verified owner) –

    Truly garden ready plant.Healthy & well packed.

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  8. Derek B. (verified owner) –

    Healthy plant. Super fast delivery.

  9. Denise Jordan (verified owner) –

    Delivered very quickly. Nice, healthy looking plants.

  10. Anonymous (verified owner) –

    The flowers arrived safely with no damage. They are very healthy and beautiful. Very good value would shop with Proctors again

  11. Sean Brundell (verified owner) –

    Beautiful healthy plants

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  13. Julie M. (verified owner) –

    Order arrived promtly and was very well packaged. Very pleased with the quality of the plants.

  14. Alan C. (verified owner) –

    Great price, super fast delivery and plants in great condition. Thanks!

  15. Deborah T. (verified owner) –

    Healthy plant, well packed and prompt delivery

  16. Karen M. (verified owner) –

  17. Karen Taylor (verified owner) –

    Plants arrived safely and look healthy

  18. Emma Smith (verified owner) –

    Amazing quality plants , packaged very well. I would highly recommend proctors nursery. I will be returning to buy from you again. Thankyou very much for my plants and the amazing service.

  19. Catherine (verified owner) –

    All plants came very well packed and in good healthy condition. Thank you.

  20. ALISON (verified owner) –

    Well packaged plants were received quickly and look very healthy. Have potted this Echinacea in a planter so look forward to seeing it thrive.
    Very pleased with company so highly recommend.

  21. Phil B. (verified owner) –

    Healthy plants, delivered promptly and well packed.

  22. Julie Jackson (verified owner) –

    Well worth the money. Thank you

  23. Wendy (verified owner) –

    Once again excellent plants delivered in very quick time. Would definitely use Proctors website again.

  24. Tracey K. (verified owner) –

    Lovely flowers

  25. Gail (verified owner) –

    Very quick delivery and good quality plants, thank you.

  26. Wendy (verified owner) –

    Very good quality plants and excellent delivery time.

  27. Charlotte (verified owner) –

    Lovely plants delivered quickly. Very happy with my purchase

  28. Nigel F. (verified owner) –

    Good sized plants, in bud and very healthy looking.

  29. Wendy (verified owner) –

    Quick delivery and plants in excellent condition and worth the money paid

  30. Julie T. (verified owner) –

    Full of buds, large robust plant, well packaged

  31. Faye (verified owner) –

    Absolutely great. Managed to get plants out on next day delivery which we urgently needed for a project. Really nice plants, well packaged too.

  32. Peter Thornton (verified owner) –

    Brilliant plants arrived in great condition, a very fast and efficient service. Highly recommend them for all plants.

  33. Susan (verified owner) –

    Very healthy plants and well packed for delivery.

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