Echinacea purpurea 'Merlot' - Merlot Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea 'Merlot' - Merlot Coneflower

Merlot Coneflower

Echinacea purpurea 'Merlot'

Also called Coneflower

  • Deep pink to purple flowers centred with orange cones
  • Tall, sturdy, black flower stems up to 75 cm tall
  • Huge, fragrant flowers
  • Bloom Time: Summer
  • Flower Size: 13 cm

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Pink (deep)

HEIGHT:
60-75 cm

SPREAD:
50-60 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Echinacea thrives in an average to moist, well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. They are  drought tolerant once established and adaptable to heat and poor soils. Taller cultivars may grow leggy and require staking if grown in dense shade. Regular deadheading is recommended to improve appearance, but not necessary to increase bloom time. Direct sun exposure helps develop proper flower pigmentation. Pay special attention to plant depth: crown must be at or slightly above soil level.