Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: Regional (Southeast, Northwest)
Class: Echinacea
Variety Name: Artisan Yellow Ombre F1
Genus: Echinacea
Species: x hybrida
Year: 2023
Common Name: Coneflower
Type: Perennial
Breeder: PanAmerican Seed
Close Market Comparison: Mellow Yellows
PLANT NEEDS
Duration Type: Perennial
Hardiness Zone/Hardy to Zone: 4a – 10b
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Dry to normal
Dead Heading Recommended: No
Staking Required: No
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Foliage Color: Green
Plant Habit: Bushy
Plant Height: 24-34 inches
Bloom Time: Summer to frost
Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Color Pattern: Ombre
Bloom Size: 3-4 inches
IN THE GARDEN
Container: Yes
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Days to First Flower (Sowing seed): 100-150, subject to season and climate
Days to First Flower (Transplant): 70-115, subject to season and climate
Weather Tolerance: Cold, Drought, Frost, Heat, Rain, Wind
Disease Resistance: General High Resistance against Botrytis and downy and powdery Mildew and Rusts. Similar as other Echinacea, in general under normal weather conditions, resistant to most of the fugue diseases.
Garden Spacing: 15-20 inches
Low Edging: Yes
Medium Height Divider: Yes
Cut Flower: Yes
HOW TO GROW
Plant in full sun with well-drained soil for best overwinter performance; Attracts birds and butterflies.
JUDGE'S OBSERVATIONS
- “A more saturated bright yellow flower color”
- “A very nice yellow Echinacea. Consistently better than comparisons”
- “Due to the saturated color of the entry, it deserves an award.”
- “Flower color lasted all season”
- “The foliage was cleaner and slightly larger”
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