Overview

Echinacea purp. 'Primadonna Deep Pink' is a perennial in the genus Echinacea, part of the Asteraceae family. Echinacea purp. 'Primadonna Deep Pink' grows best in full sun, and tolerates well-drained soils and neutral and slightly acidic pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, cut flowers and wildlife gardens. It is native to Northwestern U.S.A., North-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Eastern Canada, South-Central U.S.A., Western Canada and Northeastern U.S.A..

About

Echinacea purp. 'Primadonna Deep Pink' is a cultivated coneflower in the Asteraceae, selected for its deep-pink composite flower heads. It blooms in the UK from July to October, producing the daisy-like heads typical of the genus. The flowers have a pronounced central cone, a defining feature of Echinacea. Plants suit positions where their upright heads are visible above lower planting.

About the genus

Echinacea is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the daisy family. It has ten species, which are commonly called coneflowers. They are native only in eastern and central North America, where they grow in wet to dry prairies and open wooded areas.

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In the garden

Echinacea purp. 'Primadonna Deep Pink' is a cultivar of the coneflower genus Echinacea (family Asteraceae), a group of herbaceous plants that produce large composite flower heads. Members of the genus occur naturally in open habitats and prairies of North America, and this cultivar carries that architectural flower form into garden use. It flowers in the UK from July to October. Choose an open, well-lit spot where the plants receive plenty of daylight; wild relatives of Echinacea grow across a range from wetter to drier prairie soils, so Primadonna Deep Pink tolerates a variety of garden soils but performs best where roots are not constantly waterlogged. Incorporate some organic matter into heavier soils to improve drainage and avoid permanent wet at the crown. Use this cultivar in mixed herbaceous borders, perennial drifts or prairie-style schemes where upright flower stems can be seen from paths and sitting areas. The prominent, spiny central cone that gives the genus its name provides a firm shape to the flower head and remains a distinctive element of the plant's summer display.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Echinacea

Sunlight

full sun

Soil type

well-drained

Soil pH

neutral, slightly acidic

Soil moisture

moderate

Aspect

south, west

Exposure

sheltered, exposed

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Echinacea purp. 'Primadonna Deep Pink' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

perennial

Suggested uses

borders, cut flowers, wildlife gardens

Native to

Northwestern U.S.A., North-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Eastern Canada, South-Central U.S.A., Western Canada, Northeastern U.S.A.

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Echinacea purp. 'Primadonna Deep Pink'

Cultivation

Plant in well-drained soil in full sun. Deadhead to prolong flowering. Avoid waterlogged conditions.

Pruning

Remove spent flowers to encourage further blooming. Cut back in late autumn or early spring.

Propagation

seed, division

Frequently asked questions

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