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Plant Brief

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
US PPAF

The Breeder

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.

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.

Growing Tips

All you need to know
By Miriam Young

Echinaceas are really easy to grow, and the Big Sky series are no exception.

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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