Echinacea 'Sundown'
from Richard Saul
USA
Introduced 2008
One of the most prolific bloomers in the Big Sky series, 'Sundown' offers plenty of fragrant intense-orange flowers atop strong, branching stems. Taller than its cousin E. 'Sunset', 'Sundown' has strong stems and is also superb as a cutflower.
Height: 34”/ 85cm
Spread: 18" / 45cm
Hardiness: US zones 4-8
Blooms: July-September
Common name:
Coneflower
Patent status:
EU PBR
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General discussion on Echinacea 'Sundown'
Friday, 19 October 2007 Please send any comments yo have to this forum
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Richard Saul
By Miriam Young
The gardening world is a finer place thanks to Richard Saul. His emergence as one of the world’s leading plant breeders appears to be a triumph of destiny that we can all be thankful for. |
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| The Story Behind the Plant |
A problem solved
By Miriam Young
E. 'Sundown' is a result of a breeding experiment to make E. purpurea more suitable for the southern US climate. |
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| Growing Tips |
All you need to know
By Miriam Young
 Echinaceas are really easy to grow, and the Big Sky series are no exception. |
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| Related Varieties |
The Big Sky
By Miriam Young
Echinacea 'Sundown' is one of Richard Saul's much acclaimed 'Big Sky' series. |
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