Echinacea SunSeekers® 'Rainbow'
Overview
Uses: Pollinator gardens, sunny perennial borders, front-of-bed accents, cottage gardens, foundation plantings, colorful mixed plantings, and container displays.
Benefits: SunSeekers® Rainbow offers a stunning array of color-changing petals that shift from warm apricot to rose, coral, and soft raspberry as the blooms mature. This multi-tonal coneflower brings dynamic movement and evolving color to the garden from early summer through fall. Its strong stems, heavy flowering habit, and pollinator appeal make it a high-value perennial for landscapes and containers.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9
Life Cycle: Herbaceous Perennial
Sun: Full Sun
Mature Height: 16" – 22"
Mature Width: 18" – 24"
Bloom Season: Early summer through fall
Growth Rate: Moderate
Summary
Bursting with warm, sunset-inspired tones, Echinacea SunSeekers® Rainbow brings shifting, painterly color to your garden all season long.
This standout variety features petals that open in glowing apricot and deepen through rose, coral, peach, and raspberry as they age—creating a multi-color, multi-stage display on every plant. The effect is lively, artistic, and constantly changing, giving the garden dimension and vibrancy from every angle.
Compact, sturdy, and bred for long-season flowering, SunSeekers® Rainbow is ideal for borders, pollinator plantings, cottage-style gardens, and container arrangements. Its strong stems make it excellent for cut flowers, while its resilience in heat, humidity, and drought makes it a dependable top performer even in tough summer conditions.
Care
SunSeekers Rainbow Coneflower Care
Plant in full sun for the strongest colors, most abundant flowering, and best plant structure. Coneflowers thrive in bright, hot conditions and perform poorly in deep shade or wet soils.
Grow in well-drained soil. This variety tolerates sandy, rocky, or lean soils but should not be kept constantly wet. Avoid heavy clay or areas that hold standing water.
Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once mature, SunSeekers® Rainbow becomes drought-tolerant and requires only occasional watering during extended dry periods.
For an optional boost in bloom production, apply a slow release fertilizer in spring. Our slow release fertilizer works beautifully with coneflowers.
Deadhead spent blooms to keep color coming all summer. Leave dried seed heads standing in fall and winter for texture and natural bird food.
Size
What Size is SunSeekers Rainbow for Sale Online?
Our Echinacea SunSeekers® Rainbow ships in a greenhouse-grade grow pot sized appropriately for its stage of growth. If you have specific size or spacing questions, please contact us.
How Large Does SunSeekers Rainbow Grow?
Typically grows 16" – 22" tall and spreads 18" – 24" wide at maturity.
Additional Information
Common Names of Echinacea SunSeekers® Rainbow
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SunSeekers Rainbow Coneflower
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Apricot-to-Rose Echinacea
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Rainbow Color-Changing Coneflower
Does SunSeekers Rainbow Change Color?
Yes—this variety is known for its evolving petal tones. Blooms transition from apricot to rose, coral, and raspberry, creating a multi-color effect across the plant.
Is SunSeekers Rainbow Good for Pollinators?
Absolutely. Its long bloom season and open flower form attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. The dried seed heads also feed goldfinches and songbirds.
Does SunSeekers Rainbow Rebloom?
Yes. With regular deadheading, it produces flowers continuously from early summer into fall.
Is SunSeekers Rainbow a Good Cut Flower?
Yes—its sturdy stems, bold warm-toned petals, and excellent vase life make it a beautiful addition to cut arrangements.
How Is SunSeekers® Rainbow Different from Other Echinacea?
SunSeekers® Rainbow stands out for its dramatic, color-changing petals. While most coneflowers hold a single color throughout the bloom cycle, SunSeekers® varieties shift tones as the flowers mature—often displaying multiple warm hues on the same plant at once. This creates a layered, sunset-like effect not found in standard echinacea.
In addition, the SunSeekers® series is bred for:
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Exceptional branching that produces more blooms per plant
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Compact, uniform shape ideal for borders and container gardening
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Earlier and longer bloom windows than many traditional varieties
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Reliable performance in heat and humidity with consistent color quality
These characteristics make SunSeekers® Rainbow a premium choice for gardeners seeking high-impact color, long bloom duration, and strong landscape performance.
