Echinacea x 'Pink Poodle'
Coneflowers
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Coneflowers (Echinacea x 'Pink Poodle') - Description
Turn your landscape into a showground arena with this Grand Champion Echinacea 'Pink Poodle'. The fluffy bright pink flowers are 4 inches wide and grow on strong, well branched 32 inch tall stems. 'Pink Poodle' is a departure from Echinacea 'Razzmatazz' hybrids and will add a lively and vigorous feature to your garden that will attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Coneflowers (Echinacea x 'Pink Poodle') - Blooming
Generally blooms over a long period of time throughout the summer and may continue until frost. Flowers are slightly fragrant. Deadhead to lengthen flowering period.
Coneflowers (Echinacea x 'Pink Poodle') - Growth
Coneflowers do well in the garden or in pots. The long stalks on which the flowers develop make these plants good candidates for cut-flowers. They perform very well in heat. Can tolerate minimal shade. Works well in a herbaceous border or open woodland.
Coneflowers (Echinacea x 'Pink Poodle') - Planting
Propagate via root cuttings, seed or transplanting self-sown plants. Stratification will help the seeds to germinate, but seeds collected from home-grown plants may still be difficult. Since the plants tend to clump, they can be divided and transplanted. Division entails propagating a plant by splitting it into 2 or more parts. Each part has its own root system and more than one shoot or dormant bud.
Coneflowers (Echinacea x 'Pink Poodle') - Pest
Roots are susceptible to vine weevils. Leaf miners can also cause problems. Other issues include powdery mildew, gray mold, and bacterial spots.
Coneflowers (Echinacea x 'Pink Poodle') - Interesting facts
Although a study documented in the New England Journal of Medicine has shown "no clinically significant effects" of Echinacea extract, many people believe it stimulates the immune system. It does have some serious contraindications, so make sure to mention it, like any herbal treatment, to a doctor when questioned about current medications.
Coneflowers (Echinacea x 'Pink Poodle') - Soil and irrigation
Echinacea does best in deep, well-draining soil that is humus-rich. Water regularly, although they need less watering once established.
