Coneflower. A highly unusual cultivar with rose-pink daisy-like blooms with a chocolate-brown centre. A further set of ray-florets are produced on top of the cone. Height 1m. Spread 45cm. Flowers July to September. Full sun, well-drained soil. Attracts bees and butterflies. Hardy.
Echinacea purpurea ‘Double Decker’ is a striking perennial coneflower with unique rose-pink double blooms layered above a chocolate-brown central cone. Growing to 1m tall with a 45cm spread, it flowers from July to September, attracting bees and butterflies. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, this hardy, low-maintenance plant adds vertical interest and vibrant colour to garden borders and flower beds.
PLANTING and AFTERCARE GUIDE
Best Planting Time
Spring: The ideal time to plant Echinacea purpurea ‘Double Decker’ is in spring when the soil starts to warm. This allows the roots to establish before the flowering season, ensuring strong growth and abundant blooms.
Autumn: Early autumn is also suitable for planting Echinacea purpurea ‘Double Decker’, giving it time to settle before dormancy and encouraging vigorous growth the following season.
Site Selection
Sunlight: Echinacea purpurea ‘Double Decker’ thrives in full sun. Choose a spot that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day for optimal flower production and healthy growth.
Soil: Well-drained soil is essential for Echinacea. Avoid waterlogged areas to prevent root rot. Enrich the soil with compost or organic matter to enhance fertility and drainage.
Planting Instructions
Prepare the Hole: Dig a hole twice as wide and the same depth as the root ball of your Echinacea purpurea ‘Double Decker’ to allow roots to spread freely.
Soil Preparation: Mix compost or organic matter into the soil for added nutrients, promoting vigorous growth and vibrant blooms.
Planting: Place the plant in the hole, ensuring the top of the root ball is level with the surrounding soil. Backfill gently, firming the soil to remove air pockets.
Watering After Planting: Water thoroughly after planting to help the roots of your Echinacea to settle. Ensure the soil drains well to avoid standing water.
Watering Requirements
Growing Season: Once established, Echinacea is drought-tolerant. Water during dry periods, allowing the soil to dry slightly between watering sessions. Avoid overwatering.
Dormant Season: Reduce watering significantly during dormancy. Only water if the soil becomes excessively dry.
Feeding
Spring: Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring to support strong new growth and abundant flower production.
Mid-Summer: A light feeding during mid-summer can extend flowering and maintain vigour throughout the season.
Pruning
Deadheading: Regularly remove spent flowers from Echinacea purpurea ‘Double Decker’ to encourage continuous blooming and keep the plant tidy.
Autumn Pruning: After flowering has finished, cut back to ground level to prepare for winter dormancy and promote healthier growth the following year.
Mulching
Spring: Apply a mulch layer around the base of Echinacea purpurea ‘Double Decker’ in spring to retain soil moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature.
Supporting the Plant
Echinacea purpurea ‘Double Decker’ has strong stems and a compact habit, so staking is rarely necessary. In exposed locations, stake to prevent wind damage.
Final Tips
Echinacea purpurea ‘Double Decker’ is a low-maintenance perennial with unique double blooms that attract bees and butterflies. Plant it in full sun and well-drained soil, follow this care routine, and enjoy vibrant flowers from July to September. Its unusual rose-pink double flowers make this Echinacea a standout in any garden border or flower bed.
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