
Coneflower
Echinacea Purpurea Pica Bella
Echinacea Purpurea 'Pica Bella' boasts vibrant, upward-facing magenta petals that add a lively splash of color and architectural interest to any garden.
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Installation
About this plant
Standing tall with its distinctive cone-shaped flower heads, 'Pica Bella' is a modern classic with a refined touch. Unlike some older Echinacea varieties, its petals are held horizontally, creating a fuller, more impactful display that truly captures attention. This perennial offers a prolonged blooming period from early summer into fall, ensuring continuous beauty. Beyond its stunning aesthetics, 'Pica Bella' is a garden workhorse, attracting a myriad of beneficial insects and birds. Its robust nature makes it an excellent choice for borders, mass plantings, or as a striking focal point in a pollinator garden, providing both visual appeal and ecological value. Easy to grow and maintain, this coneflower is an investment in vibrant, sustainable beauty for your landscape. Its strong stems make it an exceptional cut flower, bringing the garden's charm indoors.
Care & maintenance
Requires minimal care once established. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and to maintain a tidy appearance. Divide clumps every 3-4 years in spring or fall to maintain vigor. Avoid overcrowding to ensure good air circulation.
Quick facts
- Type
- perennial
- Mature height
- 24-30 inches
- Mature width
- 18-24 inches
- Sun
- Full Sun (6+ hours direct sun)
- Water
- Medium (prefers consistent moisture but tolerates some drought once established)
- Growth rate
- Medium