Echinacea 'Vanilla Drip'

Echinacea 'Vanilla Drip': Creamy Double Delight

Echinacea 'Vanilla Drip' dazzles with generous mounds of creamy white, double daisy-like blooms that resemble scoops of vanilla ice cream perched atop strong, upright stems. Flowering from early summer well into fall, its bright, long-lasting blooms bring fresh elegance to sunny beds and borders. Loved by bees, butterflies, and songbirds, this compact coneflower also makes an exceptional cut flower, adding charm indoors as well as out.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 60–75 cm (24–30 in)
• Spread: 35–40 cm (14–16 in)
• Flower Colour: Creamy white double blooms with pale green centres
• Flowering Period: Early summer to late fall
• Foliage: Upright, coarse green leaves forming a tidy clump
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to part shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained soil; tolerant of average soils once established

Uses and Benefits: Echinacea 'Vanilla Drip' shines in pollinator gardens, sunny borders, and container displays. Its creamy blooms contrast beautifully against bold or dark foliage, adding brightness and elegance for months. This deer-resistant perennial offers strong performance with minimal care and supports essential garden pollinators and wildlife.

Companion Plants: Pair with Salvia 'Noche' for rich violet-blue spikes, Veronica 'Magic Show White Wands' for clean white vertical blooms, and Panicum 'Shenandoah' for upright burgundy grass that enhances its creamy-white flowers with structure and texture.

Care Instructions: Plant in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment, then only as needed; this coneflower is drought-tolerant once rooted. Deadhead spent blooms to extend flowering. Divide every 3–4 years in spring to maintain vigour and neat growth.

History: Selected as part of the Bloomin’ Easy® collection, 'Vanilla Drip' was chosen for its unique creamy double blooms, compact branching habit, and excellent garden performance—offering modern elegance with dependable resilience.

Final Thoughts: With its lush vanilla-toned blooms, sturdy stems, and pollinator-friendly nature, Echinacea 'Vanilla Drip' is a standout perennial that adds creamy brightness, easy-care beauty, and ecological value to any garden from summer into fall.