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Echinacea Supreme Cantaloupe Flower Seeds for Planting – Orange Coneflower Perennial

Echinacea Supreme Cantaloupe Flower Seeds for Planting – Orange Coneflower Perennial

$16.69 USD
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How to Sow and Plant


Sow echinacea seeds in seed trays or directly into well-prepared garden soil with good drainage. Lightly cover seeds with a thin layer of soil and water gently. Keep soil consistently moist until germination, which usually occurs within 10–20 days. Place seedlings in a sunny location. Transplant young plants once they are strong enough, ensuring adequate spacing for healthy growth.

How to Grow

Grow echinacea in full sun for best flowering performance. Water moderately, allowing soil to dry slightly between watering. Use fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic compost. Feed plants with a balanced organic fertilizer during the growing season. Remove spent blooms to encourage extended flowering. These hardy plants require minimal pest or disease management.

Tips

Plant in full sun for vibrant blooms
Avoid waterlogged soil
Deadhead flowers for longer bloom time
Excellent for pollinator gardens
Mulch lightly to conserve moisture

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Perennial

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Bold orange blooms

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Upright

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Summer

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Ornamental

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
Echinacea Supreme Cantaloupe Flower Seeds for Planting – Orange Coneflower Perennial
seed-type

Seed Type

Non-GMO

plant-type

Plant Type

Flowering Perennial

Echinacea Supreme Cantaloupe is a striking perennial coneflower variety admired for its rich orange blooms and layered petals. These hardy plants are excellent for garden borders, flower beds, and pollinator-friendly landscapes, attracting bees and butterflies. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant once established, echinacea thrives in sunny locations with well-drained soil. Its long-lasting flowers are also ideal for cut flower arrangements, making it both decorative and functional.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Winter to Early Spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

N/A

plant-height

Plant Height

60–90 cm

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full Sun

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

USDA Zones 4–9

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

30–45 cm

planting-depth

Planting Depth

0.5–1 cm

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Well-drained soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
Seed Count
100
GTIN
036000185188

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Supreme Cantaloupe different from purple coneflowers?

It produces warm cantaloupe-orange blooms instead of the traditional purple color.

Do Echinacea flowers attract pollinators?

Bees and butterflies frequently visit the nectar-rich flowers.

Are the blooms suitable for cut flower arrangements?

Yes. The sturdy stems make them suitable for fresh bouquets.

Can Echinacea grow in drought-tolerant gardens?

Established plants perform well in sunny, well-drained locations.

Should spent flowers be removed?

Deadheading keeps plants tidy, while leaving some seed heads adds seasonal interest.

Does Echinacea pair well with ornamental grasses?

Yes. It combines beautifully with grasses and other prairie-style perennials.