Melon-colored flowers and matching melon cones. At 5-5½" wide these are among the largest flowers in the collection. Petals are held horizontally and overlap for maximum display. The cantaloupe flower color is lighter than 'Orange You Awesome' and not a true yellow like 'Yellow My Darling'.
COLOR CODED® Echinacea are produced vegetatively from tissue culture, so all plants will be identical in color and habit. These varieties were selected for their excellent basal branching, flower performance, large flower size, and horizontally held petals. Enjoy these as late summer interest for your garden. These are perfect pollinator magnets and during late fall to winter the seed heads will serve as food for birds.
Praised for their cheerful brightly colored flowers, coneflowers are a mainstay in today's garden. Be sure to leave some spent blooms on the plants in the fall because their seeds provide winter food for finches and other birds. The dried seed heads also provide architectural interest in the winter.
30ct Plug Tray |
72ct Plug Tray |
Height:
24.0-26.0 Inches
Spread:
18.0-20.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Yellow/Gold Shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Midsummer Late Summer Early Fall
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies Attracts Songbirds Bee Friendly
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Dried Seed Heads Fall Color
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Cottage Eclectic Prairie
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Flower Dried Flower Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Fragrant Flowers Mass Planting
Origin:
Native to North America
Coneflowers like it sunny and hot. Though they will tolerate light shade, fewer flowers will be produced and the plants will be weakened. Light, loamy soils are best but coneflowers will grow in any well-drained soil. Once established, they are quite drought tolerant. If properly cared for, they will form attractive colonies and will live for many years.
Container:
Premium 1 Gallon Pot
When to Plant:
Late summer or early to late spring
Finish:
6-8 weeks
Container:
Premium 1 Gallon Pot
When to Plant:
Mid to late summer or early spring to early summer
Finish:
8-10 weeks
Growing Temperature:
68° F
Holding Temperature:
50-60° F
Soil PH:
5.5-6.5
EC (What is EC?):
1.5-2.0 pour through method
Fertility:
Apply 100-200 N ppm of a standard water soluble fertilizer every 7-14 days once plants begin growing. Echinacea DO NOT like to be over fertilized when growing in containers. This often leads to increased incidences of crown and root rots and a general decline in plant vigor. Use slightly acidic soil with an EC of 1.0-2.6 using the pour through method for best results.
For Controlled Release or Slow Release Fertilizer, see your preferred supplier for recommended rates for incorporation or top dressing, as it varies by fertilizer.
Vernalization:
Cold beneficial. An 11-14 week cold period will increase the number of flowers and overall quality of Echinacea.
Pests & Diseases:
Scout for whitefly, aphids, thrips and many types of caterpillars. Many of these insects carry plant viruses that can be transmitted to Echinacea. If conditions are favorable they can be susceptible to Botrytis, Rhizoctonia and Pythium. Echinacea are susceptible to Aster Yellows disease, which is caused by a phytoplasma transmitted by the six-spotted (aster) leafhopper. Affected plants generally show yellowing of the leaves, reddening, and stunting in the early stages of disease development. One of the most notable signs of Aster Yellows is deformed flowers.
Potting & Timing:
To get the plants to bulk up before winter, increase their day length and do not allow them to flower.
Moisture:
Keep plugs moist until they are ready to transplant. Just before transplanting, make sure the plugs are well watered. Once they have been transplanted and are actively growing, it is important that they are not overwatered. Overwatering may result in plants that grow more slowly in containers and are more susceptible to disease. Plants should never be allowed to sit in excess water.
Planting Level:
At crown level.
PGRs/Pinching:
Because night interruption lighting will cause plants to stretch, make your first growth regulator applications before lighting begins and apply again two weeks later. Discontinue lighting once the plants begin to grow.
B-Nine at 2500 ppm or Sumagic at 5 ppm works well to control overall height. Sumagic applied as a drench at 1 ppm also works well.
Lighting:
Echinacea are considered intermediate day plants, requiring 12 to 16 hours of day length to flower. Day lengths less than 12 or more than 16 hours will tend to keep the plants in a vegetative state.
When day lengths are short and flowers are desired, provide 4 hour night interruption.
Grower Tips:
Keys to overwintering Echinacea are:
Height:
24.0-26.0 Inches
Spread:
18.0-20.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color:
Yellow/Gold Shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Low Water Needs Average Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Midsummer Late Summer Early Fall
Attracts Wings:
Attracts Butterflies Attracts Songbirds Bee Friendly
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Dried Seed Heads Fall Color
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio Container Cottage Eclectic Prairie
Other Features:
Border Plant Container Cut Flower Dried Flower Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Fragrant Flowers Mass Planting
Origin:
Native to North America
Coneflowers like it sunny and hot. Though they will tolerate light shade, fewer flowers will be produced and the plants will be weakened. Light, loamy soils are best but coneflowers will grow in any well-drained soil. Once established, they are quite drought tolerant. If properly cared for, they will form attractive colonies and will live for many years.
Container:
Premium 1 Gallon Pot
When to Plant:
Late summer or early to late spring
Finish:
6-8 weeks
Container:
Premium 1 Gallon Pot
When to Plant:
Mid to late summer or early spring to early summer
Finish:
8-10 weeks
Growing Temperature:
68° F
Holding Temperature:
50-60° F
Soil PH:
5.5-6.5
EC (What is EC?):
1.5-2.0 pour through method
Fertility:
Apply 100-200 N ppm of a standard water soluble fertilizer every 7-14 days once plants begin growing. Echinacea DO NOT like to be over fertilized when growing in containers. This often leads to increased incidences of crown and root rots and a general decline in plant vigor. Use slightly acidic soil with an EC of 1.0-2.6 using the pour through method for best results.
For Controlled Release or Slow Release Fertilizer, see your preferred supplier for recommended rates for incorporation or top dressing, as it varies by fertilizer.
Vernalization:
Cold beneficial. An 11-14 week cold period will increase the number of flowers and overall quality of Echinacea.
Pests & Diseases:
Scout for whitefly, aphids, thrips and many types of caterpillars. Many of these insects carry plant viruses that can be transmitted to Echinacea. If conditions are favorable they can be susceptible to Botrytis, Rhizoctonia and Pythium. Echinacea are susceptible to Aster Yellows disease, which is caused by a phytoplasma transmitted by the six-spotted (aster) leafhopper. Affected plants generally show yellowing of the leaves, reddening, and stunting in the early stages of disease development. One of the most notable signs of Aster Yellows is deformed flowers.
Potting & Timing:
To get the plants to bulk up before winter, increase their day length and do not allow them to flower.
Moisture:
Keep plugs moist until they are ready to transplant. Just before transplanting, make sure the plugs are well watered. Once they have been transplanted and are actively growing, it is important that they are not overwatered. Overwatering may result in plants that grow more slowly in containers and are more susceptible to disease. Plants should never be allowed to sit in excess water.
Planting Level:
At crown level.
PGRs/Pinching:
Because night interruption lighting will cause plants to stretch, make your first growth regulator applications before lighting begins and apply again two weeks later. Discontinue lighting once the plants begin to grow.
B-Nine at 2500 ppm or Sumagic at 5 ppm works well to control overall height. Sumagic applied as a drench at 1 ppm also works well.
Lighting:
Echinacea are considered intermediate day plants, requiring 12 to 16 hours of day length to flower. Day lengths less than 12 or more than 16 hours will tend to keep the plants in a vegetative state.
When day lengths are short and flowers are desired, provide 4 hour night interruption.
Grower Tips:
Keys to overwintering Echinacea are:
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