Echinacea 'Hot Papaya' PP21,022
Coneflower
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-9
This is the 1st fully double, vibrant orange colored Echinacea! Intense color does not fade. The cone consists of reddish-orange center petals with long papaya-orange lower ray petals. The 3" pom-pom bloom not only looks great, but smells wonderful also (honey scented with a hint of spice). Stems are strong to hold this big bloom and exhibit maroon markings. Leaves are dark green and thick. This is flower power! Great as a cut flower, in a mass, containers, mixed borders and butterfly gardens. Insect, disease and drought tolerant.
Height
30-36 Inches
Spread
24 Inches
Color
Orange
Interesting Notes
From Dutch breeder Arie Blom.
Bloom Time
July-September
When to Divide
spring
Good Companions
Golden Alexander (Zizia aptera), Narrow Leaf Blue Star (Amsonia hubrichtii), Maiden Grass (Miscanthus sinensis), False Indigo (Baptisia ), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum), Hollyhock (Alcea ), Bee Balm (Monarda didyma), Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata)Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Butterflies |
Attributes & Uses
| • | Dried Flowers |
| • | Containers |
| • | Fragrant |
| • | Cut Flowers |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Dark Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
| • | Fall |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
| • | Fall |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
