Artisan Soft Orange Coneflower

Artisan Soft Orange Coneflower (Echinacea x hybrida 'Artisan Soft Orange')

Artisan Soft Orange Coneflower (Echinacea x hybrida 'Artisan Soft Orange') is a uniform, garden tough selection bred for large daisies in soft, sun washed orange tones that mellow to apricot and peach as they age. With sturdy, well branched stems and a long bloom window from early summer to fall, it delivers reliable, high impact color for sunny beds, borders, and containers.

Distinctive Features

Big petals encircle a raised copper cone, opening in glowing citrus hues and shifting to gentle apricot for a natural ombre effect. Flowers hold up in heat and sun, stems are strong for cutting, and clean, deep green foliage stays presentable through the season. Highly attractive to bees and butterflies; leave seed heads for finches in late season.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun for best bloom and compact habit.
• Soil: Well drained garden soil; tolerates 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: Typically 18 to 24 inches tall and 16 to 20 inches wide.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Warm citrus tones pop in mixed borders and cottage plantings.
• Pollinator Gardens: Nectar rich blooms support bees and butterflies.
• Cut Flowers: Long lasting stems and petals for fresh arrangements.
• Containers: Compact, upright habit suits patio pots.
• Mass Plantings: Plant in drifts for a summer long carpet of color.

Low Maintenance Care

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

Why Choose Artisan Soft Orange Coneflower?

• Soft Ombre Color: Gentle orange to apricot shades blend easily with many palettes.
• Season Long Bloom: Flowers for months with minimal care.
• Heat and Drought Tolerant: Built for summer resilience once established.
• Wildlife Friendly: Excellent nectar source and winter seed for birds.
• Uniform Habit: Consistent height and branching for tidy plantings and containers.

Echinacea x hybrida 'Artisan Soft Orange' pairs graceful, apricot toned blooms with sturdy performance and easy care, bringing welcoming, pollinator friendly color to sunny landscapes and patio planters.