Double Scoop Mandarin Coneflower
Double Scoop Mandarin Coneflower
Plush Double Mandarin-Orange Pompoms All Summer
Double Scoop Mandarin Coneflower (Echinacea 'Double Scoop Mandarin') glows with fully double, mandarin-orange pompom blooms on a compact, sturdy plant from midsummer into fall. The big, fluffy flowers hold their warm color for weeks and draw bees and butterflies to the border. Drought-tough and deer-resistant, it's a cheerful, textural choice for sunny beds and cut-flower gardens in Eden Prairie, Eagan, and Maple Grove.
Double Scoop Mandarin Plant Details
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Echinacea 'Double Scoop Mandarin' |
| Mature Size | 20–24 in. tall, 18–22 in. wide |
| Hardiness Zone | 4–9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy) |
| Light | Full sun (6+ hours) |
| Bloom Time | Midsummer into fall |
| Flower Color | Double mandarin-orange pompoms |
| Soil | Well-drained; tolerates clay and lean soil if not soggy |
| Winter Hardiness | Reliable to about -25°F once established |
| Deer Resistance | Usually avoided by deer; may nibble young plants |
Landscape Uses in Minnesota
Warm-color pollinator borders: The orange pompoms pop against blues and purples. Space 18–22 inches apart.
Cut-flower and sunny beds: Strong stems make great bouquets; tough in hot, dry spots. Pair with catmint, grasses, and single coneflowers.
Best Time to Plant in Minnesota
Plant in spring (late April–May) or early fall. Provide good drainage; avoid soggy winter soil.
How to Plant Double Scoop Mandarin Coneflower
Dig a hole twice the pot's width at the same depth, amending heavy clay with compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water in, and mulch lightly, keeping mulch off the crown. Space 18–22 inches apart.
Watering Double Scoop Mandarin Coneflower
First year: Water every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.
After year one: Drought-tolerant — water only during extended dry spells.
Q: Do double coneflowers still feed pollinators?
Yes — bees and butterflies visit them, though single types offer easier access; mixing both supports pollinators best.
Q: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?
Yes — hardy to zone 4 with good drainage; leave stems up for winter crown protection.
Q: Is it deer-resistant?
Generally yes — deer usually avoid coneflowers, though young growth may be sampled.
Q: How big are the flowers?
Large, fluffy pompoms held upright on a compact, sturdy plant.
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