Artisan Red Ombre Coneflower

Artisan Red Ombre Coneflower (Echinacea x hybrida 'Artisan Red Ombre')

Artisan Red Ombre Coneflower (Echinacea x hybrida 'Artisan Red Ombre') is a standout seed strain bred for uniform habit, strong stems, and large daisies that shift from deep ruby to warm scarlet and rose as they age. Blooming from early summer to fall, it delivers long lasting color, clean foliage, and reliable performance in sunny beds, borders, and containers.

Distinctive Features

Big, flat to slightly reflexed petals surround a prominent copper cone, with a color gradient that softens over time for a dynamic ombre effect. Plants are well branched with sturdy, weather resistant stems that hold flowers upright for weeks, excellent in the garden and as cuts. Pollinator friendly and songbird supporting when cones are left to seed late season.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun for best flowering and sturdy growth.
• Soil: Well drained garden soil; tolerates loam, sandy, or lightly rocky sites.
• Water: Moderate; water to establish, then allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9.
• Mature Size: About 18 to 24 inches tall and 16 to 20 inches wide.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Saturated red tones create high impact in mixed borders.
• Pollinator Gardens: Nectar rich blooms attract bees and butterflies.
• Cut Flowers: Long stems and durable petals suit fresh arrangements.
• Containers: Compact, upright habit fits patio pots and entry planters.
• Naturalized Drifts: Repeated in groups for a summer carpet of color.

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Water deeply but infrequently once established; avoid constant wetness.
• Deadheading: Remove spent blooms to extend flowering; leave late season cones for birds.
• Fertilizing: Feed lightly in spring with a balanced slow release fertilizer or compost.
• Staking: Not required; naturally sturdy stems.
• Cleanup: Cut back in late fall or early spring to refresh new growth.

Why Choose Artisan Red Ombre Coneflower?

• Dynamic Ombre Color: Rich reds age beautifully for multi tone displays.
• Long Bloom Season: Flowers for months with minimal effort.
• Landscape Tough: Heat and drought tolerant once established.
• Wildlife Friendly: Supports pollinators and provides seed for birds.
• Uniform and Compact: Reliable habit for beds, borders, and containers.

Echinacea x hybrida 'Artisan Red Ombre' combines saturated color, sturdy garden performance, and easy care, bringing high impact, pollinator friendly bloom to sunny landscapes and patio plantings.