Echinacea ARTISAN RED OMBRE – Red Coneflower – Starter Plant – Dormant

The Echinacea ‘ARTISAN RED OMBRE’ Coneflower is a showstopping perennial that brings a stunning display of red-to-orange blooms throughout the summer. With a mature height of 26 inches, this low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it an excellent choice for gardens, borders, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.

Highly attractive to butterflies and other beneficial pollinators, this coneflower is both drought-tolerant and cold-hardy in zones 4-9. Its large, vibrant flowers transition from bright red to various shades of orange, creating an ever-changing spectacle in your garden. Perfect for cut flower arrangements, wildlife gardens, and low-maintenance landscaping.

This starter plant is shipped in a well-rooted 2.5 x 3.5-inch pot. The plant is fall dormant and will regrow in spring, ensuring a strong, healthy start in your garden.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Type: Perennial flowering plant
• Condition: Starter plant in a 2.5 x 3.5-inch pot
• Size: Grows up to 26 inches tall
• Color: Blooms transition from brilliant red to orange
• Growth: Hardy in zones 4-9, thrives in full sun
• Attracts pollinators: Loved by butterflies and bees
• Drought-tolerant: Requires well-drained soil
• Great for landscaping: Ideal for borders, garden beds, and cut flowers

FAQs:

Q: What is the best growing environment for Echinacea ‘ARTISAN RED OMBRE’? A: This perennial coneflower thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established and is best suited for zones 4-9.

Q: Will this plant attract pollinators to my garden? A: Yes! The vibrant red and orange blooms are highly attractive to butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators.

Q: Is this coneflower easy to care for? A: Absolutely. It is low-maintenance, requiring minimal watering once established. Simply deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.

Q: When will the plant start growing again after dormancy? A: This starter plant is shipped dormant in fall/winter but will regrow in spring when temperatures rise.

Q: Can I grow this coneflower in a container? A: Yes! It does well in large containers as long as they have good drainage and receive plenty of sunlight.