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 |
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All you need to know
Friday, 19 October 2007 Echinaceas are really easy to grow, and the Big Sky series are no exception.
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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. 'Summer Sky' 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 'Summer Sky' is one of Richard Saul's much acclaimed 'Big Sky' series. |
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