Eastern purple coneflower 'Doppleganger'

Echinacea purpurea

How to grow Eastern purple coneflower 'Doppleganger'

  • Full Sun

  • Low

Doppleganger likes a position of full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that Doppleganger is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to go dormant over the long winter months.

Growing Doppleganger from seed

Aim to sow 0.0 inches (0.01 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 1.95 feet (60.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 25°C / 77°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Doppleganger about 56 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Doppleganger

As Doppleganger is very hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Doppleganger

Other Names for Eastern purple coneflower 'Doppleganger'

Double Decker, Doubledecker, Doppelgänger

Footnotes

http://myfolia.com/plantings/260952-coneflower-mount-hood-aka-echinacea