Echinacea ‘Hot Papaya’

Echinacea ‘Hot Papaya’

Description


A breakthrough in Echinacea breeding, this first-ever double orange selection is brought to us through the impeccable breeding lines of AB-Cultivars in The Netherlands. The plant is strong and sturdy with robust, deep greenleaves and thick, strong stems that have maroon markings.

Size: 30-36” tall by 24-30” wide
Color: orange
Bloom Time: Early July for 8 to 12 weeks
Patent #: PP# 21022, EU# 32282, JAP# 23545
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Soil: Average garden soil, well drained.
Moisture: moist, but well drained to get established, once established, it is very drought tolerant. As with all coneflowers, well-drained soil in winter is most important.
Disease and Pests: None known
Landscape use: Foundation plantings, mass plantings, commercial landscapes, front or middle of the border, urban gardens, containers.
Propagation Methods: Tissue culture, divisions.