Kismet® Intense Orange Coneflower

Kismet® Intense Orange Coneflower Blazes with Fiery Glow

Radiant Kismet® Intense Orange Coneflower (Echinacea x 'Kismet Intense Orange') lives up to its name with a glowing ember hue that turns heads and stops passersby in their tracks! This vibrant hybrid in the Kismet® series boasts extra-large blooms in saturated tangerine-orange tones from early summer through fall’s first frost. Its long bloom time, intense color, and delightful fragrance make it a magnet for pollinator gardens and flower-loving humans alike.

Compact and upright, this clump-forming herbaceous perennial grows just 12–24 inches tall and wide. The deep green, lanceolate (spear-like) foliage creates a lush base, while the rich orange blooms rise above on firm stems that hold their color and shape for weeks.

As the season matures, the cones in the center darken, creating contrast and adding autumnal drama. Leave the seed heads standing for winter bird food and added texture.

Key Features

• Electric tangerine-orange blooms from early summer to frost
• Strong stems and vibrant flowers ideal for cutting gardens
• Compact form fits anywhere
• Fragrant blooms attract pollinators and beneficial insects
• Drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and low maintenance
• Herbaceous perennial that returns stronger each year

Landscaping Uses

Kismet® Intense Orange shares its rugged Echinacea heritage with native Coneflowers found across the Great Plains. Revered for their medicinal history and representing strength, Echinaceas have long been used to support immune health and stand as icons of resilience.

With its smoldering hue and compact shape, Kismet® Intense Orange Coneflower brings structure and heat-loving color to sunny landscapes.

• Perfect for perennial borders and pollinator gardens
• Adds punch to xeric or native-inspired plantings
• Stunning in mass plantings or grouped with other Echinaceas
• Beautiful in patio pots and mixed container gardens
• Great companion to blue, purple, or chartreuse foliage plants
• Provides long-lasting interest from summer into winter with seed heads for songbirds
• Fantastic addition to cutting gardens for brilliant red bouquets!

Care and Maintenance

Hardy in USDA Zones 4–9, this variety is adaptable to a wide range of climates—hot, dry, humid, or chilly. It's as easy to care for as it is dazzling, making it a perfect pick for low-maintenance landscapes and wildflower gardens alike.

This bold bloomer is a tough-as-nails herbaceous perennial that needs little to thrive and rewards with months of color. Read more Coneflower care in our Garden Blog!

• Planting Time: Best in spring or fall
• Sun Needs: Full sun preferred for strongest color and flowering
• Soil Needs: Well-drained soil; tolerates clay, sandy, and rocky soils once established
• Moisture Needs: Moderate water at planting; drought-tolerant after establishment
• Mulch: Apply a 3–4 inch layer of mulch to conserve moisture and protect roots
• Fertilization Needs: Low fertilizer needs; compost or slow-release fertilizer in spring
• Pruning Info: Deadhead spent blooms regularly to promote continual flowering
• 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 in early spring or fall for continued vigor

You Will Be Glad You Found This Coneflower!

Big, bold, and beautiful, the Kismet® Intense Orange Coneflower offers a fiery focal point that lights up the landscape with bold blooms that don't quit. Low-maintenance, compact, and packed with personality—it's everything a sunny garden needs.

Buy now, and Nature Hills will ship your plant at the ideal time for your growing zone so you can enjoy glowing color from the get-go!