Echinacea purpurea Butterfly Kisses - Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea Butterfly Kisses - Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea Butterfly Kisses - Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea Butterfly Kisses - Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea Butterfly Kisses
Purple Coneflower, Eastern Purple Coneflower
Magnificent dwarf echinacea. It flowered abundantly from its very first year. I will be ordering more to beautify my flower bed.
Marina, 25/02/2026
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Description
Echinacea purpurea 'Butterfly Kisses' is a very recent variety of purple coneflower that combines floribundity, robustness, and excellent durability. Not very tall, well-branched from the base, the plant bears without weakening very double pompom-like flowers dominated by pink. They bloom all summer and even more, in a fragrance that attracts butterflies. It is also a very resistant perennial plant that adapts to difficult conditions, occasionally tolerating intense heat, humidity, and drought. Both compact and floriferous, this variety works wonders in small gardens, along borders, and in pretty pots on the terrace. Also, create fragrant bouquets with its superb flowers!
Originally from the western United States, from Georgia to Michigan, passing through Oklahoma and Ohio, the purple coneflower is a perennial with a strong character, which does not resemble anything known but which confidently colonizes rocky meadows, savannahs, light undergrowth, and roadside edges in its natural habitat. It is the origin of many improved varieties cultivated in our gardens. 'Butterfly Kisses', introduced in 2012, is part of a series called 'CONE-FECTIONS', created by Arie Blom in the Netherlands.
'Butterfly Kisses' has a dense and well-branched tufted habit, reaching 35-45cm (14-18in) in height and 45-50cm (18-20in) in width. This plant does not weaken or collapse under the weight of its flowers, demonstrating good resistance to bad weather. The vegetation of this perennial starts in spring. The opposite, lanceolate, and green leaves are covered in rough hairs. The flowering period takes place from July to September, accompanying all the summer flowers; it is highly visited by butterflies. The ramified stems, olive-green and rather dark, are terminated by solitary inflorescences with a diameter of 7cm (3in), with a large and prominent central disk, covered in a deep pink on the periphery, gradually revealing tiny orange flowers turning bronze and brown. This central cone is surrounded by a collar of peripheral ligules, fresh and tender pink, almost horizontal. The fruit is an achene releasing seeds that birds are fond of. This plant anchors itself firmly and deeply in the soil, with the help of its highly developed root system. Once well established, it is quite water-efficient.
The 'Butterfly Kisses' coneflower is easy to fit anywhere, even in limited space. Its wonderful pink flowering will find its place in country-style flowerbeds, blooming meadows, or cottage gardens. This sturdy perennial blends well with yarrows, small-sized daisies ('Engelina', 'Princesse d'argent'), thistles like Echinops or Eryngium. Lighten the scene by mixing it with damask nigellas, perennial salvias, some ornamental grasses like Stipa tenuifolia, Muhlenbergia capillaris, Pennisetum orientale 'Karley Rose'... Its association with autumn asters is fantastic. Create a large flowerpot by combining it with heat-resistant lobelias from the Hot series or star-shaped blue Laurentia or Isotoma. Stunning in flowerbeds, the beautiful flowers of the purple coneflower 'Butterfly Kisses' are also very beautiful in fresh or dried flower bouquets.
Properties: In homeopathy, its root is used to fight colds and strengthen the immune system. These properties were already used by Native Americans. The name Echinacea comes from the Greek echinos, which means "hairy or like a hedgehog," and acea, meaning "having the shape of," alluding to the hearts of the flowers. Purpurea means "purple".
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Echinacea
purpurea
Butterfly Kisses
Asteraceae
Purple Coneflower, Eastern Purple Coneflower
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The purple Echinacea takes its time to settle; indeed, its growth is rather slow. But in return, once in place, it requires no particular care and is very resistant to pests and diseases. It is preferably planted in spring, in a sunny location, in a mixture of potting soil and garden soil. The soil should be deep and loose to accommodate its root system. Cut off the faded flowers as they appear. Divide the clump when flowering slows down. It is a plant with rhizomes that can, if it pleases, become invasive. As the plant ages, it becomes more susceptible to attacks from aphids and powdery mildew. Mulch the base in May to keep it cool in summer, as it is sensitive to water shortage during the flowering period.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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