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. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
PowWow Wild Berry Coneflower performs well with relatively little water once established. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Prune PowWow Wild Berry Coneflower after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Its ongoing care level 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
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same happy on low water and cool-temperate climate as PowWow Wild Berry Coneflower. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying PowWow Wild Berry Coneflower
Plant Sale lists PowWow Wild Berry Coneflower as potted plants and seed. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
Prefer to grow it yourself? See the PowWow Wild Berry Coneflower seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.
