Supreme Cantaloupe Coneflower

Description

The Supreme Cantaloupe Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) offers a unique twist on the classic coneflower with its stunning cantaloupe-colored blooms. This vibrant variety features large, round flowers with soft, peachy-orange petals surrounding a prominent, spiky central cone, creating a warm and inviting appearance in the garden. The Supreme Cantaloupe Coneflower is perfect for gardeners looking to add a striking, pollinator-friendly perennial to their landscape that thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.

Features:

• Distinctive Cantaloupe Color: The Supreme Cantaloupe Coneflower boasts beautiful peachy-orange blooms that resemble the color of a ripe cantaloupe, adding a fresh and unique shade to any garden.
• Award-Winning Variety: Known for its exceptional growth and vibrant color, this variety has earned accolades for its beauty and performance in the garden.
• Pollinator Friendly: Like other coneflowers, the Supreme Cantaloupe Coneflower attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it a great choice for creating a pollinator-friendly garden.
• Long Blooming Period: This variety blooms from mid-summer to fall, providing a long season of color and attracting beneficial insects for months.
• Heat and Drought Tolerant: This coneflower is well-suited for hot and dry conditions, thriving in full sun and requiring minimal watering once established.
• Deer Resistant: The Supreme Cantaloupe Coneflower is naturally resistant to deer, making it an excellent choice for gardens in areas with high deer traffic.

Specifications:

• Plant Type: Perennial
• Height: 24–36 inches (60–90 cm)
• Spread: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm)
• Bloom Time: Mid-summer to fall
• Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Planting Depth: 1/4 inch (0.5 cm)
• Hardiness Zone: 3–9

Planting Instructions:

1. Select a sunny location with well-drained soil for optimal growth and blooming potential.
2. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep, spacing them 12–18 inches apart to allow for proper airflow and room to grow.
3. Water the seeds gently after planting to keep the soil moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plants are drought-tolerant and need minimal watering.
4. Remove spent blooms regularly to encourage continued flowering and maintain a tidy garden appearance.
5. In late fall, cut back the plant to prepare for winter dormancy and promote new growth in the spring.