Echinacea Supreme™ 'Cantaloupe'
Overview
Uses: Perennial borders, pollinator gardens, cutting gardens, meadow-style plantings, patio containers.
Benefits: Fully double blooms in warm cantaloupe-orange tones, strong upright stems, long summer bloom period, attracts butterflies and pollinators, seedheads provide winter bird interest.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9
Sun: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Life Cycle: Hardy Perennial
Growth Habit: Upright, Clumping — sturdy stems with double flower heads.
Bloom Color: Orange to Peach
Mature Height: 24–30"
Mature Width: 12–18"
Bloom Season: Summer
Growth Rate: Moderate
Summary
A warm-toned coneflower that brings soft cantaloupe color and strong summer structure to sunny gardens.
Echinacea 'Cantaloupe' produces fully double blooms in rich orange-peach hues that stand out in perennial borders and cutting gardens alike. The upright stems remain sturdy through bloom, and as flowers mature, central seedheads provide texture and seasonal interest.
Beloved by butterflies and other pollinators, this cultivar offers reliable summer color with minimal maintenance. When left standing into fall, dried seedheads may attract birds while adding architectural presence to the garden.
Care
Echinacea 'Cantaloupe' Care
Plant in full sun for best flowering. While it tolerates light partial shade, abundant sunlight encourages stronger stems and heavier bloom production.
Grow in well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment; once established, plants tolerate periods of drought but perform best with moderate moisture.
Deadheading spent blooms encourages continued flowering throughout the season. Cut back stems in late fall or early spring.
Fertilize lightly in spring with a slow release fertilizer if desired.
Container Growing: Coneflowers can be grown in large patio containers with adequate drainage. Container-grown plants require more frequent watering than those planted in the ground. Plants hardy in the ground may require winter protection when grown in containers in colder zones.
Size
What Size is the Echinacea 'Cantaloupe' for Sale Online?
Plants ship in a greenhouse-grade grow pot and are well-rooted, actively growing perennials. Size at shipment reflects current growth stage. Please contact us with any specific sizing questions.
How Large Does Echinacea 'Cantaloupe' Grow?
Mature plants typically reach 24–30 inches tall and 12–18 inches wide, forming tidy clumps that return reliably each year.
Additional Information
What are some common names for this plant?
This plant is commonly known as coneflower, and may be referred to as Cantaloupe Coneflower within the Supreme™ Series.
Is Echinacea 'Cantaloupe' deer resistant?
Coneflowers are typically deer resistant once established and are often included in deer-resistant perennials and grasses plantings.
Does this plant attract pollinators?
Yes. Coneflowers are valued for attracting butterflies and other pollinators and pair beautifully with plants found in our perennials and native plants of North America collections.
