Echinacea purpurea Secret Passion - Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea Secret Passion - Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea Secret Passion - Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea Secret Passion
Purple Coneflower, Eastern Purple Coneflower
Thank you to the individuals (Anaïs for order preparation and A.D. from the shipping department). The 3 young plants received are in dormancy but appear healthy to me. Planted near a Arbustus Unedo, I am now patiently waiting for spring growth (or not)...
Thierry, 18/01/2022
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Description
Echinacea purpurea 'Secret Passion' is a dwarf variety of Echinacea. It is a floriferous perennial with a compact habit and vigorous growth. The bright pink pompom-like heads rest on a crown of slightly lighter ligules, and this particularly stunning flowering occurs from July to September. These intense colours do not fade, whether in the sun in borders or in dried or fresh bouquets. It is also a very resistant plant that adapts to difficult conditions, tolerating intense heat, humidity, and drought.
Echinacea purpurea is a hardy perennial belonging to the aster family. It is native to the western United States. 'Secret Passion' is a horticultural creation derived from this species. It forms a dense and sturdy clump, reaching 60cm (24in) in height and 40cm (16in) in width. The stems are strong and hold up well, so the plant does not droop during the growing season. The opposite, lanceolate, green leaves are covered in bristly hairs. The fragrant flowering takes place from July to the end of summer, accompanying the flowering of asters and ornamental tobacco plants. It is highly attractive to butterflies. The reddish-green, branched flower stalks terminate in a large solitary head measuring 8cm (3in) in diameter, with a prominent disc resembling a tiny floret pompom ranging in colour from pink flamingo to pinkish brown at the centre. The pale pink ligules are slightly trailing around the heart. Birds are fond of the seeds that follow the flowering. This plant firmly and deeply anchors itself in the soil with its highly developed root system.
Echinacea 'Secret Passion' offers a very colourful flowering, pleasant to witness on slightly misty autumn days. It is used in border plantings alongside daisies, echinops, or phlox, for example. Lighten up the scene by incorporating some ornamental grasses such as Stipa tenuifolia or Muhlenbergia capillaris. Its beautiful colours are also splendid in bouquets.
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Echinacea
purpurea
Secret Passion
Asteraceae
Purple Coneflower, Eastern Purple Coneflower
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The 'Secret Passion' purple Echinacea takes its time to establish; 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 dislikes waterlogged soils in winter, but apart from this small requirement, it fears no type of soil. It is preferably planted in spring, in a sunny location, in a mixture of compost and garden soil. Work the soil deeply so that it can accommodate its root system. Remove faded flowers as they appear or make large bouquets frequently. Divide the clump when flowering slows down, this gives the plant a boost and prevents it from weakening. It is a plant with a rootstock that can spread in favourable conditions. Mulch the base in May to keep it moist in summer.
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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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