Summerina® Orange Echibeckia™
x Rudbeckia (R. hirta x Echinacea purpurea) 'ET-RDB 01' PP #25,221
SKU
32074
An exciting hybrid with the appearance of rudbeckia combined with the vigor and disease tolerance of echinacea! Orange ray petals with a rust-orange inner halo surround a dark brown center cone. Flowers are huge on compact plants and can last two to three months. Perfect for patio containers and borders. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers
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| Botanical Pronunciation | ek-ih-BEK-ee-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing; reaches 19 to 20 in. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer through Fall |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Cutting Garden, Naturalized Areas |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Improved Disease Resistance, North American Native Selection, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers |
| Companion Plants | Coneflower (Echinacea); Sedum (Sedum); Switch Grass (Panicum); Avens (Geum); Russian Sage (Perovskia) |
Thrives in average, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, tolerates mild drought, but prefers regular water. Remove spent flowers to promote continued bloom. Hard prune at the end of the season. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-10
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