A compact, award-winning coneflower covered in vivid rose-magenta blooms that hold their colour without fading. Free-flowering from seed and tidy enough for pots and small borders.
At a glance
- Plant type: Perennial
- Mature size: 60 cm H × 40 cm W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About PowWow Wild Berry Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea 'PowWow Wild Berry' is a moderate-growing perennial in the Asteraceae family. It reaches around 60 cm tall and 40 cm wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. Pink and purple flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow PowWow Wild Berry Coneflower
PowWow Wild Berry Coneflower suits cool-temperate, warm-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice and is an award-winning selection.
Soil & planting
PowWow Wild Berry Coneflower does best in free-draining soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
PowWow Wild Berry Coneflower is happy on low water, so once its roots are down it needs little supplementary water. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune PowWow Wild Berry Coneflower after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using PowWow Wild Berry Coneflower in the garden
PowWow Wild Berry Coneflower earns its place for feeding bees and pollinators, attracting butterflies, cut flowers for the vase and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair PowWow Wild Berry Coneflower with other plants that enjoy the same happy on low water and cool-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying PowWow Wild Berry Coneflower
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Prefer to grow it yourself? See the PowWow Wild Berry Coneflower seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.