Echinacea purpurea Primadonna® Deep Rose

Echinacea purpurea Primadonna® Deep Rose
Striking, Long-Blooming Perennial | Attracts Butterflies | Excellent Cut Flower

Transform your garden with the bold, lavender-rose blooms of Primadonna® Deep Rose Echinacea. These stunning 5–6" daisy-like flowers emerge in midsummer and continue until frost, lighting up the garden with color and charm. The dense, clump-forming foliage produces vigorous, long-lived plants perfect for perennial beds, pollinator gardens, and cut flower arrangements.

 Key Features:

• Clear, single-color blooms in deep rose-lavender
• Full, robust plants with strong stems
• Extended bloom time: mid-summer to frost
• Excellent vase life: 7–12 days fresh, or dry the centers for dried florals
• Loved by butterflies and other pollinators

 Seed Info:

• Germination Rate: ≥ 80% (enhanced for reliable starts)
• Germination Time: 10–20 days
• Sowing Depth: 1/8 inch (light cover)
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained; fertile soils preferred
• Fertilization: Requires high nutrient levels for optimal growth
• Start Indoors: 6–8 weeks before last frost
• Transplant Ready: When plants have 2–3 true leaves

 Growing Guide:

1. Start Early: Sow seeds indoors in seed trays or pots. Lightly cover with soil and keep moist.
2. Provide Light & Warmth: Maintain 65–75°F (18–24°C) for germination; use grow lights if needed.
3. Transplant: Harden off seedlings gradually before planting outside after last frost.
4. Planting Out: Space plants 18–24" apart in a sunny location with rich, well-draining soil.
5. Care Tips: Water regularly until established. Apply balanced fertilizer monthly during the growing season. Deadhead to encourage more blooms.

Bring long-lasting color, pollinators, and floral potential to your garden with this exceptional Echinacea variety!