{"product_id":"50-seeds-echinacea-purpurea-delicious-candy-coneflower-perennial-pink-blooms-pollinator-garden-hardy-long-blooming-easy-grow","title":"50 Seeds Echinacea purpurea Delicious Candy Coneflower Perennial Pink Blooms Pollinator Garden Hardy Long Blooming Easy Grow","description":"\u003cp\u003eEchinacea 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Echinacea purpurea\u003cbr\u003e\nVariety: 'Delicious Candy'\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Herbaceous perennial\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant_Habit: Upright clumping\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Well-drained, average fertility\u003cbr\u003e\nDays_to_Harvest: Not applicable\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 3-8\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: Sow seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost, or direct sow in fall; seeds require cold stratification for optimal germination.\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: Space plants 18-24 inches apart\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Attracts pollinators; long-blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67662844133512,"sku":"TOADS-478","price":14.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/download_f3798615-5b29-4bbc-9826-d2abf7e748d7.jpg?v=1791894957","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/50-seeds-echinacea-purpurea-delicious-candy-coneflower-perennial-pink-blooms-pollinator-garden-hardy-long-blooming-easy-grow","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}