The Coneflower Variety That Can Add Stunning Pink Color To Your Garden

Many gardeners would agree that coneflowers are quite whimsical-looking blooms with their drooping petals and their substantial upright center cones. And, of course, breeders are always experimenting as they work on producing new cultivars and hybrids that we can fill our gardens with. By the way, did you know that coneflowers are an excellent plant to pair with petunias? If you love perennials and pink is one of your favorite colors, you'll definitely want to check out a coneflower variety that can add stunning and vibrant color to your garden: Echinacea 'Adam Saul' Crazy Pink.

Like all coneflowers, it has that distinctive flower form with pale to dark pink downward-pointing daisy-like petals, and large button-shaped deep orange cones. This unusual color combination is quite striking in the garden, especially when seen against the green foliage of these herbaceous perennials. It's not a color mix that designers would normally use, but somehow, in the garden, it just seems to work. In fact, it's so striking that it will stop you in your tracks if you happen to come across a mass planting of these outstanding coneflowers. To top it off, this cultivar is a massive bloomer, and you can expect up to 100 flowers per plant in just one growing season. You'll also find that this is another variety that's going to be perfect for your cut flower garden.

Coneflowers are fairly easy to grow, and this variety is no exception. As long as you're gardening in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8, you should have no problems growing this perennial. It will thrive in full sun but will also tolerate part shade, making it ideal for growing along borders or even in woodland gardens. This plant can handle most soil types and will even grow quite happily in clay or rocky ground, as long as there's good drainage. It's also generally drought- and deer-resistant. 

Once you have these coneflowers growing in your garden, they really don't need a lot of maintenance. The stems are quite sturdy, so the flowers don't need to be staked. Give them a bit of water when you're experiencing a dry spell. Deadheading spent blooms is also a good idea if you're able, as this will encourage the plants to produce more of those whimsical flowers. Around every four years or so, it's wise to dig up the individual clumps and divide them to prevent overcrowding and ensure the health and vibrancy of the plants. This is one of the ways to make your coneflowers last literal decades in your garden. As a reward for growing Crazy Pink coneflowers in your garden, you should be visited by pollinators and butterflies. Plus, if you leave the dead flower stems attached over winter, you'll help to keep birds fed as well.