- Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 22 - 26 Inches
- Mature Spread 20 - 24 Inches
- Growing Zones 4 - 8
- Use As A Thriller In Containers
The double blooms of the DOUBLE DIPPED™ Watermelon Sugar Coneflower are stunning. The pom pom-like flowers emerge as magenta before settling into a medium pink. The inner petals are short and ruffled, while the other petals are long and extend beyond the inner petals. All of the petals have notched ends for a sophisticated look. This Echinacea hybrid blooms from summer through fall.
Pollinators enjoy the lovely flowers. This deer-resistant coneflower is a good addition if you’ve struggled with foraging animals. The DOUBLE DIPPED™ Watermelon Sugar Coneflower is versatile and can be featured in a border, mixed bed, mass planting, or container. Snip the flowers to use in fresh or dried arrangements. This charming plant grows as a perennial in zones 4 through 8.
DOUBLE DIPPED™ Watermelon Sugar Coneflower Care
This charming coneflower can handle some shade but grows best in full sun. Plant it in fertile, moist soil that is well drained. New plants need regular water, but established plants are drought tolerant and only need water during a dry period to support flower growth. Apply a slow-release fertilizer in the spring or a layer of organic mulch.
Remove spent flowers to extend the bloom cycle. Trim growth to ground level in the fall or leave it in place so birds can eat the seeds.
DOUBLE DIPPED™ Watermelon Sugar Coneflower Spacing
The DOUBLE DIPPED™ Watermelon Sugar Coneflower is 22 to 26 inches tall and 20 to 24 inches wide. Space plants 20 to 24 inches apart when creating a dense planting.
DOUBLE DIPPED™ Watermelon Sugar Coneflower Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8 |
Plant Type: Perennials |
Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
Mature Height: 22 - 26 Inches |
Mature Spread: 20 - 24 Inches |
Spacing: 20 - 24 Inches |
Habit: Upright |
Flower Color(s): Pink |
Flower Description: Magenta Pink |
Bloom Period: Summer to Fall |
Foliage Type: Evergreen, Herbaceous |
Foliage Color(s): Green |
Foliage Description: Green Shades |
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering |
Watering: Average |
Resists: Deer |
Tolerates: N/A |
Attracts: Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
Container Role: Thriller |
Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting |
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers |
Brand: Proven Winners |
Common Name: DOUBLE DIPPED™ Watermelon Sugar Coneflower |
Other Name(s): Purple Coneflower, Hedgehog Cone flower |
Scientific Name: Echinacea hybrid |
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Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons

#5 Pot
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Pre-Ordered Plants
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
---|---|
Zone 10 | March 24th |
Zone 9 | March 31st |
Zone 8 | April 7th |
Zone 7 | April 14th |
Zone 6b | April 21st |
Zone 6a | April 28th |
Zone 5b | May 5th |
Zone 5a | May 12th |
Zone 4 | May 19th |
Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
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