Echinacea purpurea Dark Shadows Wicked - Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea Dark Shadows Wicked - Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea Dark Shadows Wicked - Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea Dark Shadows Wicked - Purple Coneflower
Echinacea x purpurea Dark Shadows Wicked
Purple Coneflower, Eastern Purple Coneflower
The third young echinacea plant I pampered by putting it in the greenhouse until it grew a little bigger. Alas, once planted, even though watered regularly, it never produced anything and withered away.
Martine, 30/06/2024
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Description
Echinacea Dark Shadows 'Wicked' is a rather fantastic variety of Echinacea, both in terms of its habit and its colours. This plant, upright and vertical, forms a true bouquet of flowers in a bright watermelon pink colour around a prominent cone in a very dark brown, almost black. They are borne on stems of chocolate brown colour, well above beautiful dark green foliage. An astonishing plant, stunning when planted en masse, magnificent in pots. Not demanding, it adapts to all well-drained soils, in full sun.
Native to the western United States, from Georgia to Michigan via Oklahoma and Ohio, the Echinacea purpurea is a perennial with a strong character that colonizes rocky meadows, savannas, clear undergrowth, and roadside edges in its natural environment. Dark Shadows 'Wicked' is part of a lineage of hybrids recently developed in the USA by Terra Nova Nurseries. This variety also carries the genes of the Echinacea tennesseensis. It forms a dense and upright clump, 40cm (16in) tall when in flower and 35cm (14in) wide. This plant does not weaken, does not collapse, showing very good durability. The opposite leaves, lanceolate in shape and dark green in colour, are gathered towards the base of the stems. The abundant flowering lasts from July to September and is very visited by butterflies. The sturdy, dark stems are topped by a solitary head-like inflorescence. Each of these heads is composed of a prominent central cone, ranging from reddish-brown to almost black, and a collar of horizontal petals or ligules in a beautiful deep pink colour. The fruit is an achene that releases seeds which birds are fond of. This plant anchors itself firmly and deeply in the soil, thanks to its highly developed root system.
Echinacea Dark Shadows 'Wicked' can be grown in pots or in the ground. This perennial can be planted in the borders of flower beds, mixed with other compact varieties of Echinaceas, or in the company of Inulas, compact Tritomas, Achilleas, daisies, Echinops, Coreopsis. Lighten up the scene by mixing in some ornamental grasses such as Stipa tenuifolia, Muhlenbergia capillaris, etc. Splendid in flower beds, the beautiful colours of Echinacea are also highly appreciated in fresh or dried flower bouquets.
A medicinal plant: In homeopathy, the root of echinacea is used to fight against colds and to strengthen the immune system. These properties were already used by Native Americans. The name Echinacea comes from the Greek echinos, which means "spiky or like a hedgehog," and acea, which means "having the shape of," referring to the appearance of the flower's centre.
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Botanical data
Echinacea
x purpurea
Dark Shadows Wicked
Asteraceae
Purple Coneflower, Eastern Purple Coneflower
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Echinacea Dark Shadows 'Wicked' sometimes takes its time to settle in. But in return, once in place, it requires no particular care, except for a few waterings in very dry weather, and it proves to be very resistant to pests and diseases. It is preferably planted in spring, in a sunny location, in a mix of compost and garden soil. The soil must be deep and loose to accommodate its root system. Mulch the base in May to keep it cool in summer. Remove faded flowers as they appear to prolong flowering. Divide the clump when flowering slows down. It is a plant with rootstock that can become invasive if it likes its surroundings. As the plant ages, it becomes more susceptible to aphid attacks and powdery mildew. Mulch the base in May to keep it cool in summer, as it is sensitive to water shortage during flowering.
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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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