echinacea marmalade seeds Echinacea 'Marmalade' (Cone-fections Series™) bare roots

echinacea marmalade seeds Echinacea 'Marmalade' (Cone-fections Series™) bare rootsIf you fancy large, perennial pompom flowers in a bright, vivid orange, then look no further than Echinacea 'Marmalade'. This upright, clump forming member of the daisy family is covered with double, round headed blooms, comprising numerous petals. They appear from June to September, and are yellowish at first, but gradually change into the vibrant orange. No stamens are visible and the flowers can reach 12cm across. Botanically, its orange ray

If you fancy large, perennial pompom flowers in a bright, vivid orange, then look no further than Echinacea 'Marmalade'. This upright, clump-forming member of the daisy family is covered with double, round-headed blooms, comprising numerous petals. They appear from June to September, and are yellowish at first, but gradually change into the vibrant orange. No stamens are visible — and the flowers can reach 12cm across. Botanically, its orange ray florets are topped with large, rounded, pompom-like cones, with darker orange disc florets! However, all you really need to know is that it’s stunningly beautiful!

Echinacea 'Marmalade' (Cone-fections™ Series) is the perfect summer border and patio plant. The mid-green leaves are roughly hairy, but the flowers are the reason to choose it — and don’t forget, because these flowers are held on long, strong stems, they are great for cutting and using indoors. And they stay fresh for a long time.

Echinacea is a low-maintenance, undemanding plant that thrives both in garden soil and in containers, and is often used in naturalistic prairie gardens. It is fully hardy and easy to grow, making it ideal for gardeners of all skill levels.