Supreme™ Cantaloupe Coneflower
$68.00 Original price was: $68.00.$20.40Current price is: $20.40.
1000 in stock
SKU: d1x6oAunGw
Category: Perennials
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Fast growing; reaches 24 to 30 in. tall, 12 to 15 in. wide.
| Description | Like no other – a coneflower the exact color of a ripe cantaloupe! Fragrant, long-lasting blooms with a conspicuous center cone show off atop strong, non-floppy stems. Superior branching creates a full yet compact shape. This hardy herbaceous perennial is perfect for a border or cutting garden, and tolerates drought when established. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer through fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Heat Loving, Fast Growing, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Salvia (Salvia); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
| Care Instructions | Requires well-drained, fertile soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, prefers regular water but tolerates periodic drought. Remove spent blooms to prolong flowering season. Prune back old foliage and fertilize in early spring before new growth emerges. |
| History | This selection is one of three in the Supreme™ Series of Echinacea, introduced byTerra Nova® and Blooms of Bressingham® in 2013. These varieties are heavy bloomers with strong color saturation in their large, but proportionate flowers. They were selected for their excellent color and superior branching with a full and compact habit. |