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Plant Brief

Echinacea 'Summer Sky'
from Richard Saul
USA

Introduced 2008

The world's first two-tone Echinacea is not only beautiful too look at but also one of the most vigorous plants in the Big Sky series.

Large flowers (up to 5" in diameter) are formed from a burnt-orange cone surrounded by overlapping petals coloured rose at the base, merging into peach towards the tips.

Height: 40”/ 100cm
Spread: 22" / 55cm
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. 'Summer Sky' 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 'Summer Sky' is one of Richard Saul's much acclaimed 'Big Sky' series.
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