Echinacea 'Supreme Cantaloupe' Flower Seeds | Orange Coneflower Seeds for Planting

Echinacea 'Supreme Cantaloupe' Flower Seeds | Orange Coneflower Seeds for Planting

Key Features

• Scientific Name: Echinacea purpurea ‘Supreme Cantaloupe’
• Common Name: Orange Coneflower, Supreme Cantaloupe Echinacea
• Flower Color: Warm cantaloupe-orange with a deep, full pompom center
• Plant Type: Perennial
• Mature Height: 24-30 inches
• Spread: 18-24 inches
• Sun Requirements: Full Sun (At least 6 hours of direct sunlight)
• Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Drought Tolerant: Yes, once established
• Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
• Pack Size: High-quality Echinacea seeds

Why Grow Echinacea 'Supreme Cantaloupe'?

• Unique Double Blooms: Striking pompom-like flowers in a warm orange hue
• Extended Blooming Season: Blooms from early summer to fall
• Pollinator Magnet: Provides nectar for bees and butterflies
• Low Maintenance & Hardy: Drought and heat-tolerant once established
• Deer & Rabbit Resistant: Unappealing to most garden pests

Planting and Care Instructions

Seed Germination & Sowing

1. Cold Stratification (Recommended for Higher Germination Rates)
   • Mix seeds with moist sand or peat moss and store in the refrigerator for 30-60 days
   • This mimics winter dormancy, helping seeds break dormancy faster
2. Direct Sowing (Spring or Fall)
   • Scatter seeds on the soil surface and lightly press them down
   • Do not cover seeds deeply, as they need light to germinate
   • Water gently and keep soil moist until germination (10-20 days)
3. Indoor Sowing (6-8 Weeks Before Last Frost)
   • Sow seeds in seed trays with a light seed-starting mix
   • Provide bright light and maintain temperatures of 65-75°F
   • Transplant seedlings outdoors after the danger of frost has passed

Growing & Maintenance

• Watering: Moderate watering; drought-tolerant once established
• Fertilization: Minimal; a light compost application in spring is sufficient
• Pruning: Deadhead spent blooms to extend flowering and cut back in late fall
• Dividing: Divide clumps every 3-4 years to maintain plant vigor
• Winter Care: Mulch around the base in colder climates to protect roots

Best Uses

• Pollinator Gardens: Essential for butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds
• Cut Flower Gardens: Long-lasting blooms for floral arrangements
• Wildlife & Native Gardens: Supports biodiversity and beneficial insects
• Borders & Cottage Gardens: Adds warm color and height variation

Order Now to Enjoy the Vibrant, Long-Lasting Blooms of Echinacea ‘Supreme Cantaloupe’ in Your Garden