coneflower [SunSeekers Mellow]

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A compact, upright, perennial coneflower variety producing sunny yellow blooms in summer with a prominent central green cone surrounded by overlapping, orange-yellow petals that eventually mature to a bright golden-yellow. Excellent as a cut flower and for attracting pollinators

coneflower [SunSeekers Mellow]

Scientific classification

Species
coneflower [SunSeekers Mellow] (Echinacea SunSeekers Mellow ('Apecssime'))
Genus
Echinacea
Family
Asteraceae
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Toxicity
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type
0.5-1 metres
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Clump forming
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest
Full sun
Sunlight
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Distribution of coneflower [SunSeekers Mellow]

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of coneflower [SunSeekers Mellow]

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coneflower [SunSeekers Mellow] care guide

Moderate regular irrigation, brief top soil dryness between waterings
Watering
Full sun
Sunlight
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Watering

Moderate regular irrigation, brief top soil dryness between waterings

Fertilizing

Echinacea balanced feed every three weeks spring until early fall

Pruning

Deadhead to extend flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division in Spring or Autumn or by root cuttings from late Autumn to early Winter

Growing

Grow in fertile, humus rich, well drained soil in full sun. Take care when propagating by divison or root cuttings as they resent a lot of disturbance

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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