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.