Echinacea 'Cone-fections™ Hot Papaya' pp21022

Coneflower

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Robust grower with deep green foliage and strong sturdy maroon stems, longer florescent orange ray petals develop first and point downwards as the flower matures. Bright orange inner ray petals continue to form and intensify with color forming fully double flowers, color does not fade.


  •  · Bright orange flowers, ray petals point downwards
  •  · Blooms all summer
  •  · Compact form, color does not fade
Item # Pack Size Avail Units Avail Plants  
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30 3" Plug 12 360 Login for Pricing
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Height:

32-36 in

Spread:

24-30 in

Zone:

4-9

Echinacea 'Cone-fections™ Hot Papaya'
Echinacea purpurea 'Cone-fections™ Hot Papaya'

Exposure

• Sun Tolerant
• Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade

Soil Moisture Needs

• Dry
• Average Soil

Nature Attraction

• Attracts Butterflies

Critter Resistance

• Deer Resistant

Attributes

• Good Cut Flower / Foliage
• Dried Flower
• Fragrant
• Good Container Plant

Season of Interest (Flowering)

• Summer
• Late Summer

Echinacea

Common Name: Coneflower

Echinacea (Coneflower) have always been a mainstay in the sunny perennial garden. Their popularity has skyrocketed in recent years due to intensive breeding programs that have produced fantastic new colors and introduced double and semi-double forms. They tolerate a wide range of conditions, including heat and drought. Plant in full sun, in average soil. Attractive cone heads add winter interest and are good for dried arrangements.

Plant: Center in pot and plant crown at or just below the soil surface. If planting plugs, make sure plug trays have been watered prior to transplanting. This will ensure quick and even root penetration into the surrounding new soil. If plugs are root bound, loosen the roots in the lower third of the plug prior to transplanting.

Grow: Grow in full sun at 55 - 60F minimum night temperatures. After growth appears, fertilize with 200 ppm Nitrogen every 7-10 days. Too much fertilizer can lead to root and crown rot.

Lightning: For early spring plantings, Echinacea will finish quicker if grown under long days. Provide supplemental night interruption light for a minimum of 14 hours light

PGR's: Most commercially available plant growth regulators are effective in controlling plant height. Consult label instructions.

Diseases: Mostly susceptible to botrytis, pythium, and aster yellow. Use preventive fungicides and good cultural practices to reduce susceptibility.