50 Seeds Echinacea purpurea Delicious Candy Coneflower Perennial Pink Blooms Pollinator Garden Hardy Long Blooming Easy Grow

Echinacea purpurea 'Delicious Candy' is a striking pink coneflower with large, deep rose-pink petals surrounding a glowing golden center. This hardy perennial thrives in sunny borders and brings a lively pop of color to any garden while serving as a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators. Its sturdy stems make it an excellent choice for fresh or dried cut flower arrangements.

For best results, plant these seeds in well-drained soil with full sun to light shade. Coneflowers are drought-tolerant once established and require minimal maintenance. Use them in perennial beds, wildflower gardens, or as a colorful backdrop for shorter plants. Regular deadheading will extend the blooming period and keep the plants tidy.
Species: Echinacea purpurea
Variety: 'Delicious Candy'
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant_Habit: Upright clumping
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, average fertility
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 3-8
Germination: Sow seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost, or direct sow in fall; seeds require cold stratification for optimal germination.
Sowing: Press lightly onto soil surface, do not cover; needs light to germinate. Keep moist and warm (70°F) for 2-4 weeks, then move to cooler area.
Spacing: Space plants 18-24 inches apart
Notes: Attracts pollinators; long-blooming.