Kismet® Red Coneflower
Echinacea x 'TNECHKRD' PP29,743
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
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Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Cold hardy, Low Maintenance, Native, Flowering, Reblooming, Deer-resistant, Clay Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought resistant, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts pollinators, and Container Friendly
Specifications
Specifications
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Sunlight
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Growth RateFast
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NativeYes
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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Bloom PeriodEarly Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Fall
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Does Not Ship ToAK, HI, ID, MT
Planting & Care Instructions
Planting & Care Instructions
Growing Zones 4-9
With bold red blooms, the Kismet® Red Coneflower PP#29,743 (Echinacea x 'TNECHKRD') is a powerhouse of vivid blooms and garden performance! From early summer straight through frost, this hybrid Coneflower dazzles with intense, ruby-red petals that surround a coppery central cone—drawing pollinators like bees and butterflies in droves. A member of the Kismet® series, this variety is cherished for its extended bloom time, strong branching stems, and rich, saturated hues that don’t fade in the sun.
Upright and compact, Kismet® Red forms a neat mound 12–24 inches tall and wide. Deep green, lance-shaped foliage stays tidy at the base while dozens of bold blooms rise above, held on sturdy stems perfect for cutting. The flowers are large and fragrant, making them showy in bouquets and standout additions in borders and beds. As fall sets in, the cones add extra textural interest, and songbirds love to snack on the seed heads in winter.
With native Coneflower parentage, Echinacea represents vitality and healing, often used in herbal remedies for immune support. Kismet® Red is hardy in USDA Zones 4–9, handles drought once established, and stands up to summer heat, making it an adaptable choice from coastal gardens to prairie landscapes. It's low-maintenance and pollinator-friendly and delivers a reliable pop of red all season long.
Key Features
- Fiery red blooms from early summer until frost
- Fragrant flowers on sturdy stems, great for cutting
- Compact size: 1-2 feet tall and wide
- Heat-tolerant, drought-tolerant, and deer-resistant
- Attracts butterflies, bees, and goldfinches
Landscaping Uses
Kismet® Red Coneflower offers brilliant color in a tidy package, staying around 2 feet tall with a full, mounding form.
- Adds drama to mixed perennial borders
Great in butterfly and pollinator gardens - Thrives in large container gardens and patio pots
- Perfect for mass plantings and front-of-the-border accents
- Eye-catching when paired with ornamental grasses or yellow/yellow-orange blooms
- Excellent for low-maintenance or xeric landscapes
- Fantastic addition to cutting gardens for brilliant red bouquets!
Care and Maintenance
This herbaceous perennial is a robust, sun-loving bloomer that shrugs off heat and dry spells once rooted in. Read more Coneflower care in our Garden Blog!
- Planting Time: Spring or fall is ideal
- Sun Needs: Full sun (6+ hours daily for best blooms)
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Soil Needs: Well-drained soils; tolerates clay and poor soils once established
Moisture Needs: Water to establish; drought-tolerant after - Mulch: 3–4 inches of bark mulch helps suppress weeds and retain soil moisture
- Fertilization Needs: Minimal; apply compost or balanced fertilizer in spring
- Pruning Info: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering
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Special Perks/Growing Tips:
- Low maintenance
- Cold-hardy
- Thrives in heat and humidity
- Pest and deer resistant
- Urban tolerant
- Division Info: Divide every 3–4 years to reinvigorate growth and bloom production
Red Hot & Ready for Your Garden
Kismet® Red Coneflower brings the fire—with bold, saturated color, nonstop flowers, and irresistible charm for pollinators. It's compact enough for containers but bold enough to light up your borders.
Buy now and Nature Hills will ship at the perfect time for your growing region so you can enjoy season after season of sizzling scarlet beauty!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kismet® Red Coneflower a native plant?
While it's a cultivated variety, its Echinacea roots trace back to native North American prairie wildflowers and Kismet® has kept its native hardiness.
When does Kismet® Red bloom?
Expect flowers to appear in early summer, and keep coming straight through frost with proper deadheading.
How big does Kismet® Red grow?
This variety stays compact at 12–24 inches tall and wide, making it perfect for tight spaces.
Is it deer-resistant?
Yes—deer usually leave Coneflowers alone thanks to their tough leaves and stems.
Can I grow it in pots?
Absolutely! Kismet® Red is just the right size for containers, provided they get full sun and regular water.
