Echinacea purpurea Milkshake - Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea Milkshake - Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea Milkshake - Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea Milkshake - Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea Milkshake - Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea Milkshake - Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea Milkshake - Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea Milkshake - Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea Milkshake - Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea Milkshake - Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea Milkshake
Purple Coneflower, Eastern Purple Coneflower
Compared to two other coneflowers planted at the same time, this variety has barely produced any flowers, and they directly "rotted"/withered... we'll see if the flowers will be more beautiful and abundant in the second year.
Marina, 25/02/2026
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Description
Echinacea purpurea 'Milkshake' is a new medium sized variety that combines floribundity and the charm of pastel colours. Its flowers, which never seem to fade, are large pompons that range from yellow-orange to white, with all shades between these two tones blending on the plant in full bloom. Vigorous, resistant and flowering from summer to autumn, it is a generous and undemanding perennial plant, useful to birds and pollinating insects and very long-lasting in a vase: it has a place in a natural or romantic garden.
Originally from the Western United States, from Georgia to Michigan through Oklahoma and Ohio, Echinacea purpurea is a perennial with a strong character which confidently colonizes rocky prairies, savannas, light undergrowth and road edges in its natural habitat. It is a deciduous perennial plant whose vegetation dries up in winter.
Echinacea 'Milkshake' was recently obtained in the United States. The vigorous and well-branched plant, has a bushy tufted habit, 70 cm (28in) high and 50-60 cm (20-24in) wide. On its upright, rigid, rough stems, there are opposite, lanceolate, green leaves with rough hairs. Flowering extends from July to October, accompanying all the summer flowers and loved by butterflies. Each mature plant can bear between 40-50 flowers simultaneously. The branches each end in a solitary flower head formed by a centre filled with small, very double petals, surrounded by a row of much larger, slightly drooping ligulate petals. The centre of the flower is yellow when it blooms and becomes white when mature. The fruit of the echinacea is an achene that releases seeds that birds are fond of. This plant firmly and deeply anchors itself in the soil, with the help of its well-developed root system. Once well rooted, it tolerates dry periods well.
Echinacea 'Milkshake', with its refined long-lasting flowering, will bring charm to sunny beds and large borders. Really easy to grow in ordinary soil, it grows very well in flower beds and pots. It mixes well with other echinaceas (Eccentric, Green Jewel) as well as with small daisies ('Engelina', 'Princesse d'argent'), Echinops, summer asters in pastel colours. Lighten the scene by mixing in some ornamental grasses like Stipa tenuifolia, Muhlenbergia capillaris, Pennisetum orientale Karley Rose... Splendid in flower beds, the beautiful flowers of the purple 'Milkshake' echinacea are also very beautiful in fresh or dried flower bouquets.
Properties: In homoeopathy, its root is used to fight colds and strengthen the immune system. These properties were first used by Native Americans. The name Echinacea comes from the Greek echinos which means "hairy or like a hedgehog" and acea for "having the shape of", alluding to the hearts of the flowers. Purpurea means "purple".
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Flowering
Foliage
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Botanical data
Echinacea
purpurea
Milkshake
Asteraceae
Purple Coneflower, Eastern Purple Coneflower
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Echinacea purpurea Milkshake takes time to establish as its growth is rather slow. But once in place, it requires no particular care and is very resistant to pests and diseases. It is best planted in spring, in a sunny location, in a mix of compost and garden soil. The soil must be deep and loose to accommodate its root system. Mulch the base in May to keep it cool in summer and support its flowering. Remove faded flowers as they appear. While it tolerates dry soils once established, it dislikes a lack of water during flowering.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.