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Echinacea 'Doubledecker'

Echinacea 'Doubledecker' is a unique and eye catching perennial admired for its unusual layered pink flower heads that create a striking display through summer and autumn. This distinctive coneflower adds colour, texture, and architectural interest to New Zealand gardens while also attracting bees and butterflies. The upright stems and long flowering period make it ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and mixed perennial plantings. Echinacea 'Doubledecker' is hardy, easy to grow, and perfect for gardeners wanting a standout flowering plant with strong seasonal appeal.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Perennials
Height:75 cm
Spread:50 cm
Flowering time:Summer, Autumn
Tolerances:
Garden uses:Borders, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known as
Sku11326

How to grow Echinacea 'Doubledecker' in NZ

Echinacea 'Doubledecker' grows best in full sun with fertile, free draining soil enriched with organic matter. Choose a position with good airflow and regular sunlight to encourage strong stems and abundant flowering. Water regularly while establishing and during prolonged dry periods, though mature plants become relatively drought tolerant. Applying compost before planting will improve soil structure and moisture retention. This perennial performs particularly well in temperate regions throughout New Zealand where warm summers support vigorous growth and long lasting flower displays.

Echinacea 'Doubledecker' care tips

Echinacea 'Doubledecker' is relatively low maintenance and easy to care for once established. Remove spent flower heads to encourage continued blooming and maintain a tidy appearance through the flowering season. Water during extended dry weather, especially for young plants and those growing in containers. Feeding with a balanced fertiliser during spring will support healthy foliage and flower production. Mulching around the base helps conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Leaving some seed heads in place over winter can provide additional seasonal interest and attract birds.

Echinacea 'Doubledecker' size, spacing, and growth rate

Echinacea 'Doubledecker' typically grows to around 80 centimetres to 1 metre tall and spreads approximately 40 to 60 centimetres wide. Space plants around 40 to 50 centimetres apart to allow for mature growth and healthy airflow between plants. This variety has a moderate growth rate and establishes steadily in sunny positions with fertile well drained soil. The upright stems and layered flowers create excellent vertical structure in garden borders. Clumps may be divided every few years to maintain vigour and encourage continued flowering performance.

Landscaping uses for Echinacea 'Doubledecker'

Echinacea 'Doubledecker' is widely used in landscaping for adding bold flower colour and unusual form to perennial gardens and borders. It works beautifully in cottage gardens, prairie style planting schemes, and mixed borders where the layered pink flowers create a standout feature. The blooms attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial pollinators while also making excellent cut flowers for indoor arrangements. This perennial combines well with ornamental grasses, salvias, and rudbeckias to create vibrant seasonal displays with texture and movement.

Why buy Echinacea 'Doubledecker' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company supplies premium quality Echinacea 'Doubledecker' plants that are healthy, vigorous, and ready to thrive in New Zealand gardens. As NZ’s most trusted plant nursery, The Plant Company provides expert advice and carefully selected plants suited to local growing conditions. Customers benefit from reliable nationwide delivery and plants grown for strong flowering performance and long term success. Whether you are creating a colourful perennial border or adding pollinator friendly plants to your landscape, The Plant Company offers exceptional plant quality and trusted horticultural expertise.

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