Artisan Red Ombre Coneflower

Key Features:
Size & Growth: The Artisan Red Ombre Coneflower typically grows to a height of 18 to 24 inches with a spread of 12 to 18 inches. Its compact, bushy habit makes it ideal for adding vibrant color to garden beds, borders, and containers.
Flowers: Features unique, daisy-like flowers with an eye-catching gradient of colors. The petals start as a deep, vibrant red at the base and gradually fade to a lighter pink toward the tips, creating a stunning ombre effect. The central cone is a rich orange-brown, adding contrast and visual interest. Blooms from mid-summer to early fall, providing extended color and attraction.
Foliage: Has dark green, lance-shaped leaves that form a neat, bushy mound. The foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season, complementing the vibrant flowers.
Blooming Time: Produces flowers from mid-summer through early fall, offering a long-lasting display of color. The blooms attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, enhancing the ecological value of your garden.
Disease Resistance: The Artisan Red Ombre Coneflower is generally resistant to common pests and diseases, including powdery mildew and aphids. Its hardiness makes it a low-maintenance choice for various garden settings.
Soil & Light Requirements: Prefers well-drained soil and thrives in full sun to partial shade. It is adaptable to a range of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. The plant performs best with consistent moisture but is also drought-tolerant once established.
Care Instructions: Requires minimal maintenance. Regular watering during the growing season helps keep the plant hydrated, especially during dry spells. Deadheading spent flowers can encourage additional blooming and extend the flowering period. In late fall, cut back the plant to the ground after the foliage dies back to prepare it for the next growing season.
Uses:
Ornamental: Ideal for adding vibrant color and texture to garden beds, borders, and containers. The Artisan Red Ombre Coneflower creates a focal point with its stunning blooms and unique color gradient.
Pollinator Garden: Perfect for attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies, making it a valuable addition to a wildlife-friendly garden.
Cut Flowers: Suitable for use in floral arrangements and bouquets, as the long-lasting blooms hold their shape and color well.
Planting & Maintenance:
Planting: Choose a location with well-drained soil and adequate sunlight. Dig a hole that is twice the width of the root ball and place the plant at the same depth it was growing in the container. Space multiple plants about 12 to 18 inches apart to allow for their mature spread.
Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season. Mulch around the base of the plant to help retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional blooming and maintain a tidy appearance. In late fall, cut back the plant to the ground after the foliage dies back to prepare it for the winter.
Add vibrant color and stunning visual interest to your garden with the Artisan Red Ombre Coneflower. Its unique ombre petals, long-lasting blooms, and attractive foliage make it a standout addition to any landscape, providing beauty and pollinator appeal throughout the growing season.