coneflower [Orange Skipper]
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Produces single flowerheads on branching stems to 50cm tall from summer into early autumn; each bloom comprises orange ray florets that turn pinkish-orange with age surrounding a darker orange to brown central cone
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Scientific classification
- Species
- coneflower [Orange Skipper] (Echinacea Orange Skipper ('Echor273'))
- Genus
- Echinacea
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of coneflower [Orange Skipper]
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of coneflower [Orange Skipper]
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coneflower [Orange Skipper] care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut back stems as the blooms fade to encourage further flower production
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division in spring or autumn (although they resent a lot of disturbance) or by root cuttings from late autumn to early winter
Growing
GrowingGrow in a deep, well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun although they can tolerate some shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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