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Summerina® Blazing Fire Echibeckia™
x Rudbeckia (R. hirta x Echinacea purpurea) 'Blazing Fire' PPAF
Pronunciation: ek-ih-BEK-ee-uh
SKU #45439
A new hybrid with the appearance and fast growth of rudbeckia and the vigor and disease tolerance of echinacea! Colorful blooms are ablaze with red, yellow, and orange hues. Dark centers are surrounded by tiny petals that look like flames. Flowers are huge on compact plants - and can last two to three months. An herbaceous perennial.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Reaches up to 2 ft. tall and wide.
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| Bloom Time | Summer through fall |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Red & Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Coneflower (Echinacea); Sedum (Sedum); Switch Grass (Panicum); Avens (Geum); Russian Sage (Perovskia) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, tolerates mild drought, but prefers regular water. Remove spent flowers to promote continued bloom. Hard prune at the end of the season. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring. |
| History | Summerina Echibeckia are the result of an intergeneric cross between two popular perennials, Rudbeckia and Echinacea. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Summer through fall |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
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