PRIMA Ginger Coneflower

PRIMA Ginger Coneflower (Echinacea PRIMA 'Ginger')

PRIMA Ginger Coneflower (Echinacea PRIMA 'Ginger') is a compact, early and long blooming selection valued for warm ginger orange daisies on sturdy, well branched plants that stay neat and colorful from early summer into fall. Its tidy habit, strong stems, and clean foliage make it a reliable, high impact choice for small borders, cottage plantings, and patio containers.

Distinctive Features

Broad, saturated orange rays with a hint of amber encircle a raised copper cone for rich, sunset tones that read across the garden. Weather resistant stems hold blooms upright in heat and wind, and continuous budding sustains color for months while spent cones add texture and natural bird seed late season.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun for best flowering and compact growth; light afternoon shade in hot climates is acceptable.
• Soil: Well drained garden soil; adapts to loam, sandy, or lightly rocky sites.
• Water: Moderate; water to establish, then allow the top inch of soil to dry between waterings.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9.
• Mature Size: Typically about 12 to 18 inches tall and 12 to 20 inches wide.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Warm ginger tones provide bold contrast in small beds and mixed borders.
• Pollinator Gardens: Nectar rich flowers attract bees and butterflies.
• Cut Flowers: Sturdy stems and durable petals suit fresh arrangements.
• Containers: Naturally compact habit fits patio pots and balcony planters.
• Mass Plantings: Plant in drifts for a cohesive ribbon of summer color.

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Deep, infrequent watering once established; avoid chronic wetness.
• Deadheading: Remove spent blooms to extend flowering; leave some cones in fall for birds.
• Fertilizing: Light spring feeding with slow release fertilizer or compost.
• Staking: Not required; naturally sturdy stems.
• Cleanup: Cut back in late fall or early spring to refresh growth.

Why Choose PRIMA Ginger Coneflower?

• Rich Ginger Color: Warm, saturated petals hold well in sun and heat.
• Extended Bloom: Flowers for months with minimal care.
• Compact and Uniform: Space efficient habit ideal for beds and containers.
• Landscape Tough: Heat and drought tolerant once established.
• Wildlife Friendly: Supports pollinators and offers winter seed for birds.

Echinacea PRIMA 'Ginger' delivers sunset toned color, tidy structure, and durable, low maintenance performance, creating a long lasting, pollinator friendly highlight for sunny landscapes and patio planters.