Cara Mia Carmine Coneflower
Cara Mia Carmine Coneflower (Echinacea CARA MIA 'Carmine')
Cara Mia Carmine Coneflower (Echinacea CARA MIA 'Carmine') is a compact, double-flowered coneflower known for its vivid carmine-red blooms and tidy, upright habit. Part of the Cara Mia series, this dwarf perennial delivers long-lasting color and pollinator appeal in a space-saving form perfect for borders, containers, and modern garden designs.
Distinctive Features
Reaching just 12 to 18 inches tall and wide, this selection produces fully double, pom-pom style blooms in deep reddish-pink shades from early summer into fall. The flowers are held on sturdy, well-branched stems above dense, dark green foliage. With a long bloom time and improved disease resistance, it adds texture, color, and form to even the smallest garden spaces.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained soil; tolerates sandy or loamy conditions
- Soil pH: Neutral to slightly acidic
- Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9
Ideal Uses
- Focal point in pollinator and butterfly gardens
- Front-of-border accent in perennial beds
- Container plantings for patios and balconies
- Cut flower gardens for colorful summer arrangements
- Mass plantings in modern or small-space landscapes
Low Maintenance Care
- Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering
- Water regularly during establishment; reduce once mature
- Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
- Cut back stems in late fall or early spring
- Divide every few years to rejuvenate clumps
Why Choose Cara Mia Carmine Coneflower
- Bold, double carmine-red flowers provide vibrant summer color
- Compact form fits easily into borders and containers
- Attracts pollinators while resisting deer
- Long blooming with minimal maintenance
- A cheerful focal point for small gardens and urban spaces
Cara Mia Carmine Coneflower delivers rich color, compact form, and lasting blooms, making it a standout focal point for low-maintenance pollinator gardens, modern borders, and patio containers.
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