Echinacea ‘DOUBLE SCOOP STRAWBERRY Deluxe’ is a vibrant and long-blooming coneflower that brings bold strawberry-red hues to your garden. This perennial plant reaches up to 2 feet tall and produces lush, double pom-pom blooms that hold their rich color without fading. Ideal for pollinator gardens, this variety is a favorite of butterflies and bees, ensuring a lively, thriving landscape.

Hardy in USDA Zones 4-9, this low-maintenance coneflower thrives in full sun to light shade and prefers well-drained soil. Once established, it tolerates drought and resists common garden pests. Perfect for flower beds, borders, containers, and cut flower arrangements, this starter plant ships dormant and will leaf out in spring for a season of vibrant blooms.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Type: Perennial coneflower starter plant
• Size: Approx. 7-12 inches, well-rooted in a 2.5-inch pot
• Color: Rich strawberry-red double blooms that resist fading
• Growth: Matures to 2 feet tall, thriving in zones 4-9
• Attracts pollinators: A favorite of butterflies and bees
• Low-maintenance: Drought-resistant, pest-resistant, and easy to grow
• Uses: Ideal for landscaping, perennial borders, butterfly gardens, and cut flowers

FAQs:

Q: How long does it take for this Echinacea to bloom? A: Typically, this plant blooms in its first growing season, with peak flowering occurring in mid-to-late summer.

Q: Does this plant require a lot of maintenance? A: No! This Echinacea variety is low-maintenance, drought-resistant, and pest-resistant once established.

Q: Is this plant deer-resistant? A: Yes, Echinacea is generally deer-resistant, but young plants may need protection.

Q: When should I plant my starter plant? A: For best results, plant in spring or early fall in well-drained soil with full sun exposure.

Q: Will this plant return every year? A: Yes, as a hardy perennial, it will re-bloom each year, increasing in size over time.