Echinacea Raspberry Beret: A Garden Delight

The Echinacea Raspberry Beret, a stunning perennial coneflower, brings vibrant beauty to any garden. Grown in a 5.25″ pot, this plant is more than just a starter; it’s a robust addition ready to flourish. With its intense raspberry pink, fully double flowers, it’s a true showstopper. Enjoy the long-lasting blooms and the architectural interest of the dried seed heads in winter. This Echinacea Raspberry Beret is truly a garden standout.

This coneflower boasts a compact habit, reaching a height of 20 inches and spreading up to 24 inches. Its broad, horizontal ray petals maximize flower size, creating a visually appealing display. The ‘Raspberry Beret’ variety is part of a complementing series of fully double Coneflowers. The raspberry pink flowers, approximately 4″ wide, with ray petals to match, are slightly lighter than the cone, creating a beautiful contrast. Enjoy the benefits of attracting pollinators to your garden.

Praised for their cheerful flowers, coneflowers are a mainstay in today’s garden. This perennial bursts into life under the heat of midsummer, providing a long season of interest. The Echinacea Raspberry Beret is ideal for the front of the border due to its low, wide, and well-branched form. Leaving some spent blooms on the plants in the fall provides winter food for finches and other birds. This plant offers both beauty and ecological value.

Our plants are grown to a mature size in 5.25 x 5.25 x 5.25 inch pots, developing large root systems. We guarantee you will receive a true-to-type, healthy plant that you will love for years. During early spring, plants may still be breaking dormancy, so they may appear smaller than they will be when fully leafed out. This perennial coneflower is a great addition to any garden.

Benefits:

• Attracts pollinators like butterflies and bees
• Provides winter food for birds
• Adds long-lasting color to the garden
• Easy to grow and maintain
• Drought-tolerant once established

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How big will the Echinacea Raspberry Beret get?
The plant typically reaches a height of about 20 inches and a spread of around 24 inches.

2. What kind of soil does this coneflower need?
It thrives in neutral soil but is adaptable to various soil types as long as they are well-draining.

3. How much sun does the Echinacea Raspberry Beret require?
This plant prefers full sun, needing at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day for optimal flowering.

4. When is the best time to plant this coneflower?
The ideal planting period is during the spring or fall.

5. How often should I water the Echinacea Raspberry Beret?
Water medium, requiring regular watering, especially during dry spells. Once established, it becomes more drought-tolerant. This sun plant is perfect for any garden