Orange You Awesome Coneflower

Orange You Awesome Coneflower (Echinacea 'Orange You Awesome')

Orange You Awesome Coneflower (Echinacea 'Orange You Awesome') is a compact, long blooming selection prized for saturated tangerine to pumpkin orange petals surrounding a warm copper cone. From early summer into fall, its sturdy, well branched plants deliver bold, sunfast color, clean foliage, and reliable performance in sunny borders, pollinator beds, and patio containers.

Distinctive Features

Large, overlapping rays open vivid orange and mature through ember shades without fading, while strong, weather resistant stems keep blooms upright in heat and wind. Continuous bud set sustains color for months; nectar rich daisies draw bees and butterflies, and dried cones offer texture and natural seed for finches late season.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun for best flowering and compact habit; light afternoon shade is acceptable in very hot climates.
• 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: About 18 to 24 inches tall and 16 to 22 inches wide.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Fiery orange blooms create standout contrast in mixed borders.
• Pollinator Gardens: Dependable nectar source for bees and butterflies.
• Cut Flowers: Long, sturdy stems and durable petals for warm toned bouquets.
• Containers: Compact habit suits patio pots and balcony planters.
• Mass Plantings: Plant in drifts for a glowing ribbon of summer color.

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Deep, infrequent watering once established; avoid chronically wet soils.
• Deadheading: Remove spent blooms to extend flowering; leave some late cones 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 Orange You Awesome Coneflower?

• Vivid, Sunfast Orange: Holds rich color through summer heat.
• Extended Bloom: Flowers for months with minimal care.
• Landscape Tough: Heat and drought tolerant once established.
• Wildlife Friendly: Excellent nectar source and winter seed.
• Compact and Uniform: Reliable size for tidy beds and containers.

Echinacea 'Orange You Awesome' pairs glowing orange color with sturdy, low maintenance performance, delivering a long lasting, pollinator friendly highlight for sunny landscapes and patio planters.