PUFF Vanilla Coneflower

PUFF Vanilla Coneflower (Echinacea PUFF 'Vanilla')

PUFF Vanilla Coneflower (Echinacea PUFF 'Vanilla') is a compact, long blooming coneflower distinguished by plush, fully double cream to soft vanilla pompon centers framed by a tidy ring of ivory rays. From early summer into fall, its sturdy, well branched plants deliver months of refined, sunfast color and clean foliage for sunny borders, cutting gardens, and patio containers.

Distinctive Features

Large anemone style blooms open buttery cream and mature to cool vanilla, holding texture and color in heat and full sun. Strong, weather resistant stems keep flowers upright in wind and rain, continuous bud set sustains the show, and the full pompons add luxurious depth both in the garden and the vase. Flowers are nectar rich for bees and butterflies; late season heads provide structure and natural seed for finches.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun for best flowering; light afternoon shade is acceptable in very hot climates.
• Soil: Well drained garden soil; adapts to loam, sandy, or lightly rocky sites.
• Water: Moderate; water to establish, then allow the top inch of soil to dry between waterings.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9.
• Mature Size: Typically 18 to 24 inches tall and 16 to 22 inches wide.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Creamy double blooms bring elegant contrast to mixed borders.
• Cut Flowers: Full, long lasting pompons on sturdy stems for refined bouquets.
• Containers: Compact, upright habit suits patio pots and entry planters.
• Pollinator Gardens: Reliable nectar source for bees and butterflies.
• Mass Plantings: Plant in drifts for a luminous ribbon of summer color.

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Deep, infrequent watering once established; avoid chronically wet soils.
• Deadheading: Remove spent blooms to extend flowering; leave some late heads for birds and winter interest.
• Fertilizing: Light spring feeding with slow release fertilizer or compost.
• Staking: Not required; naturally sturdy stems.
• Cleanup: Cut back in late fall or early spring to refresh growth.

Why Choose PUFF Vanilla Coneflower?

• Luxurious Texture: Plush double pompons deliver high end garden and vase appeal.
• Extended Bloom: Flowers for months with minimal care.
• Sunfast Neutral: Creamy tones stay clean and versatile in design schemes.
• Wildlife Friendly: Supports pollinators and offers winter seed.
• Compact and Uniform: Reliable habit ideal for tidy beds and containers.

Echinacea PUFF 'Vanilla' pairs elegant, creamy double blooms with sturdy, low maintenance performance, creating a long lasting, pollinator friendly highlight for sunny landscapes and patio planters.