Hot Papaya Echinacea
Brighten your garden with the 'Hot Papaya' Echinacea, a stunning coneflower featuring fiery red-orange double blooms with yellow-orange centers. Its long-lasting, fade-resistant petals create a vibrant display from midsummer through fall. This sturdy, well-branched perennial thrives in tough soils and tolerates drought once established, making it a resilient and attractive native addition. The plant's deep green foliage and burgundy-striped stems provide a beautiful contrast to the energetic blooms, offering a reliable splash of color and attracting attention.
$31.98
Owner Satisfaction
4.3
/ 5
Category Rank
2942
/ 3268
#2942 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
+16%
Above average
Hardiness Zones
49
/ -
Who it's for
- Striking Double Blooms
- Excellent Pollinator Magnet
- Extended Bloom Season & Hardiness
Who should skip it
- Requires Staking or Support
- Higher Cost and Specific Care
- Susceptible to Fungal Issues
Key Specs
Hardiness Zones
4-9
Mature Height
30-36 inches
Mature Spread
24-30 inches
Sun Exposure Requirement
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Dry
Soil Type
Loamy Soil, Acidic Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Ships As
Potted Plant
Life Cycle
Perennial
Features
- Fiery red-orange double blooms
- Long-lasting, fade-resistant color
- Sturdy, well-branched plant
- Tolerates tough soils and drought
- Blooms profusely midsummer to fall
- Native plant variety
- Deer resistant
- Excellent for cut flowers
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly adore the Hot Papaya Echinacea for its stunning aesthetic. Reviewers consistently highlight the vibrant, double layered, deep orange red blooms, calling the plant a true showstopper that brings dramatic tropical warmth to the garden. Its robust color saturation and effectiveness in attracting numerous pollinators are highly valued features. Established plants demonstrate excellent vigor and long blooming periods, proving reliable in subsequent years. While some initial reports mention smaller than expected arrival sizes or establishment challenges, the consensus is that the spectacular visual payoff fully justifies the investment. This specialty cultivar delivers exceptional beauty and garden impact.
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