Echinacea purpurea 'Delicious Candy' | Delicious Candy Coneflower
DESCRIPTION
Echinacea 'Delicious Candy' is a vibrant perennial featuring large, double fuchsia pink blooms with prominent central cones. The horizontal ray petals and dark green foliage enhance its bold appearance. This cultivar is one of the earliest Echinaceas to flower, with blooms lasting from mid-summer until the first frosts.
The compact size and sturdy stems of ‘Delicious Candy’ make it ideal for perennial borders, patio containers, and small gardens. The long-lasting flowers are also excellent for fresh cut or dried arrangements, adding a burst of color indoors. Additionally, this coneflower attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, supporting garden biodiversity.
DESCRIPTION
Echinacea 'Delicious Candy' is a vibrant perennial featuring large, double fuchsia pink blooms with prominent central cones. The horizontal ray petals and dark green foliage enhance its bold appearance. This cultivar is one of the earliest Echinaceas to flower, with blooms lasting from mid-summer until the first frosts.
The compact size and sturdy stems of ‘Delicious Candy’ make it ideal for perennial borders, patio containers, and small gardens. The long-lasting flowers are also excellent for fresh cut or dried arrangements, adding a burst of color indoors. Additionally, this coneflower attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, supporting garden biodiversity.
DESCRIPTION
Echinacea 'Delicious Candy' is a vibrant perennial featuring large, double fuchsia pink blooms with prominent central cones. The horizontal ray petals and dark green foliage enhance its bold appearance. This cultivar is one of the earliest Echinaceas to flower, with blooms lasting from mid-summer until the first frosts.
The compact size and sturdy stems of ‘Delicious Candy’ make it ideal for perennial borders, patio containers, and small gardens. The long-lasting flowers are also excellent for fresh cut or dried arrangements, adding a burst of color indoors. Additionally, this coneflower attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, supporting garden biodiversity.
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Family: Asteraceae
Height: 18 to 24 inches
Width: 14 to 16 inches
Foliage color: Dark green
Flower color: Fuchsia pink double flowers with horizontal ray petals and a large central pom-pom
Bloom time: Early summer to fall
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Average; prefers well-drained soil
Maintenance: Low; drought-tolerant once established
Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 9
Wildlife attractors: Attracts bees, beneficial insects, birds, and other pollinators; seeds provide food for birds in fall and winter
