Why Plant Pixie Meadowbrite™ Coneflower?
We love this little go-getter! Pixie Meadowbrite™ Coneflower is a petite, long-blooming Spirit that puts out a parade of pretty pink flowers in summer. Well branched and compact, it sort of reminds us of the Mums you buy in fall, but unlike Mums, this reliable perennial returns faithfully year after year. Pixie Meadowbrite™ is perfect for small urban gardens where space is at a premium; you can even grow it in a container on a sunny balcony. It’s also great for edging beds within larger landscapes. We see a promising future in this one.
Coneflowers are undergoing a revolution. It all began with the Purple Coneflower, a cherished Wildflower Spirit native to the Midwest, Southeast, and Southern Plains. This beloved prairie plant was once used medicinally by American Indians, and you will still find it today on drug store and supermarket shelves under its Latin name, Echinacea, as a supplement for treating colds. Purple Coneflower was used along with two other species of American Coneflowers by Dr. Jim Ault of the Chicago Botanical Garden to breed Pixie Meadowbrite™. In his hybridizing work, Dr. Ault was looking to combine a compact, floriferous habit with durability and longevity. Success!
How to use Pixie Meadowbrite™ Coneflower in the landscape?
Instead of hanging down like the typical Purple Coneflower petals, the petals of Pixie Meadowbrite™ are held out straight like a daisy. This makes an ideal landing pad for butterflies, which relish the flowers. Hummingbirds and pollinators of all types are fond of them, too.
Planting Zones
Hardiness Zone: 4-9
How To Plant Pixie Meadowbrite™ Coneflower
For best results, plant Pixie Meadowbrite™ Coneflower in a sunny site or in a spot that receives shade only during the hottest part of the day. The soil should be of medium fertility and must drain freely. Cold, boggy soil in winter is not its friend. Coneflowers love heat and are slow to emerge, so be patient.
How To Water
Some coneflowers are rather drought tolerant, but when these fellas first arrive, it is best to water them as soon as they arrive. Water these perennials regularly, but always let the soil dry out in between waterings. These colorful flowers will need an inch of water per week.
How To Fertilize
Fertilizing the Pixie Meadowbrite™ should usually happen around the early springtime to give your plant of boost in their growth, we recommend using our Elements Starter Plant Food!
How To Prune
Deadheading spent flowers will keep plants looking their freshest, but the seedheads do provide winter interest, so leave them alone to enjoy four-season beauty. Cut old stems down before new growth appears in spring.
How Does Shipping Work?
Bower & Branch Trees, the real BIG trees, don’t fit in a box! Our big trees, sizes XL and bigger, require expert delivery and care, that means our extra-large trees are shipped on Bower & Branch trucks. We are the only ones who know how to ship our big and bigger trees and plants with tender loving care. We deliver your trees and plants directly to you. Ask Bower & Branch about planting services – we'd be happy to assist in installation.
*For Big trees and Shrubs, Size XL and bigger: Review our Seasonal Shipping Timelines and Policy here.
Your trees and plants are grown across the United States at various Bower & Branch Growers. Depending on your location, your plant orders may be shipped from various locations. Please expect orders with multiple items to be delivered over a number of days as a result. Orders made up of numerous items or selections will not arrive at your home on the same day.
Shipping Delays:
From time to time, Bower & Branch Growers may determine to delay order shipment based on various factors for plant health. Weather in your region, as well as, where your plants are grown, is always considered when shipping. Extreme weather conditions may delay some or all of your order. Bower & Branch allows our Growers to make final shipping decisions based solely to benefit your trees and plants’ health and success.
How Does Sizing Work?
The size of our trees have nothing to do with the container size like you may find elsewhere–big doesn't mean just height - it’s also vigor, age, and overall health. Other online retailers are going to tell you that a plant is a seven gallon, that means nothing to your tree or plant (or you.)
Our trees for sale online are graded on large, x-large, and even bigger sizes. This is because our trees are sized by their age—the higher the letter, the more mature the tree. The age determines the trees’ overall height, size of the trunk and the overall branch density.
All of these characteristics are what you should be looking for when choosing a tree for immediate impact and instant curb appeal. Our extra-large tree and plant sizes are sure to wow you and your neighbors!
See the size guides below.
