Echinacea ‘Double Decker’ – Unique Bicolour Coneflower
Echinacea ‘Double Decker’ is a compact, hardy perennial featuring striking double-layered flowers with deep pink outer petals and a prominent central cone, blooming from mid-summer to early autumn. Upright stems rise above grey-green foliage, adding structure and bold colour to borders, containers, and pollinator-friendly gardens.
This low-maintenance plant attracts bees and butterflies while providing long-lasting summer blooms. Perfect for mixed borders, cottage gardens, and container planting, ‘Double Decker’ offers dramatic visual impact with compact, upright growth.
Why Grow Echinacea ‘Double Decker’?
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Double-Layered Flowers – Unique bicolour blooms add visual interest.
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Long-Flowering – Blooms mid-summer to early autumn.
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Pollinator-Friendly – Attracts bees and butterflies.
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Compact, Upright Habit – Perfect for borders, containers, and small gardens.
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Low Maintenance – Hardy, drought-tolerant, and easy to grow.
Height and Spread
Grows to approximately 40–50cm (16–20in) high, with a spread of 30–40cm (12–16in).
Where to Site Your Echinacea ‘Double Decker’
How to Grow and Care
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil.
Light: Full sun for best flowering.
Watering: Water regularly until established; drought-tolerant once mature.
Maintenance
Deadhead spent flowers to prolong bloom. Divide clumps every 3–4 years if needed. Generally pest- and disease-free.
Perfect Plant Combinations
Rudbeckia, Sedum, Lavandula, Salvia, ornamental grasses, other Echinacea varieties.
Conclusion
Echinacea ‘Double Decker’ is a compact, hardy perennial with unique double-layered blooms, long-lasting summer interest, and pollinator appeal. Its low-maintenance, upright habit makes it ideal for borders, containers, and small garden schemes.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
