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Sunseekers™ Salmon Coneflower

Echinacea × ‘Ifecssal’ PP 32486

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Planting & Care

Where to Plant

  • Sunlight: Give this coneflower at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily for the strongest stems and most vibrant salmon color. While it can tolerate some light afternoon shade, especially in hotter climates, too much shade will cause the plant to reach for the light and produce fewer blooms.
  • Soil: Good drainage is the single most important factor for success; these plants hate having "wet feet." They thrive in average to lean soil, but if you have heavy clay, mix in plenty of coarse organic matter or compost to break it up and let water drain away.

Watering Requirements

Focus on keeping the soil consistently moist (but not soggy) for the first few weeks after planting to help the roots take hold. Once established, this plant is quite drought-tolerant and prefers to dry out slightly between drinks. If you water inconsistently during the heat of summer, you might see drooping leaves or a reduction in flower buds, so a deep soak during dry spells is still beneficial.

Pruning Tips

You should "deadhead" this plant by snipping off spent blooms just above the next set of leaves to encourage a fresh wave of salmon-pink flowers. Since this is an herbaceous perennial that blooms on new growth, you can cut the entire clump down to the ground in late fall or early spring to tidy up the garden. Leaving the dried seed heads up through winter is also an option if you want to feed local birds, then simply cut them back before green shoots emerge in spring.

Fertilizer Needs

These are light feeders that actually perform better in average soil, so a single application of a balanced, slow-release granular fertilizer in early spring is plenty. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers or heavy feeding late in the season. Too much nitrogen pushes rapid leafy growth at the expense of flowers and can make the stems flop over.

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Bring soft, sunset hues to your landscape with the SunSeekers™ Salmon Coneflower (Echinacea 'Sunseeker Salmon'), a reblooming perennial loaded with luscious coral-salmon blooms from early summer into fall. Part of the colorful SunSeekers™ series, this compact Coneflower offers a continuous supply of fragrant, pollinator-magnet flowers with thick, horizontal petals and vibrant, raised central cones.

It's not only beautiful, it's well-behaved, reaching just 20 to 25 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide, making it perfect for small-space gardens, containers, and front-of-border spots. Butterflies and bees love it, but deer usually pass it by.

SunSeekers™ Salmon grows in a tidy clump with a fibrous root system that anchors it well in most soil types. Slender, upright stems hold up large daisy-shaped blooms with elegance and strength, while the green, lance-shaped foliage forms a neat base mound that stays attractive all season. Blooms emerge in a glowing salmon-coral hue, often with subtle variations as they mature. The upright form never sprawls, and the strong flower stems make it a superb cut flower.

Key Features

  • Salmon-coral petals with a golden-orange cone
  • Reblooming from early summer through fall
  • Compact 20-25" tall and 18-24" wide
  • Pollinator magnet and deer-resistant
  • Excellent for Cut flower gardens and containers

Landscaping Uses

This showy Coneflower brings warmth and brightness to every garden corner and pairs beautifully with other perennials. This cultivar carries that spirit into the modern garden with a fresh palette and improved performance.

Care & Maintenance

This herbaceous perennial thrives in full sun and lean, well-drained soils. It's as tough as it is pretty. A modern hybrid inspired by native North American Coneflowers, this hardy beauty is perfect for USDA zones 3 to 9. It's cold-hardy, heat-tolerant, and adaptable to a wide range of soils and climates.

  • Planting Time: Spring or fall
  • Sun Requirements: Full sun (6+ hours); tolerates some light shade
  • Soil Requirements: Well-drained; tolerates sandy, rocky, and average soils but dislikes soggy sites
  • Moisture Needs: Moderate to low once established; use the Finger Test to check for watering needs
  • Arborist Mulch: Add a 3-4 inch layer of arborist mulch to conserve moisture and regulate soil temperature
  • Fertilization Needs: Use compost or a balanced perennial fertilizer in spring for best bloom
  • Pruning Info: Deadhead regularly to encourage reblooming; cut back in fall or early spring
  • Division Info: Divide every 3-4 years to refresh growth and increase your plant stock
  • Special Perks/Growing Tips:
    • Cold-hardy to zone 3 and heat-tolerant
    • Pest and deer-resistant
    • Tolerant of urban and poor soil conditions

Salmon Style That Blooms All Season

Infuse your garden with a summer-to-fall splash of salmon! The SunSeekers™ Salmon Coneflower is a reliable, low-maintenance source of soft color and pollinator joy. Order your SunSeekers™ Salmon Coneflower and start enjoying vibrant blooms and pollinator visits today from naturehills.com!

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