Echinacea purpurea Kismet Orange Intense - Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea Kismet Orange Intense - Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea Kismet Orange Intense - Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea Kismet Orange Intense - Purple Coneflower
Echinacea x purpurea Kismet Orange Intense
Purple Coneflower, Eastern Purple Coneflower
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Description
Echinacea Kismet® Intense Orange is a variety of Echinacea from the excellent Kismet series which brings together well-hardy selections, with a compact and upright habit and large, particularly durable flowers. It is a reliable and faithful perennial that blooms from a young age and throughout the summer. Its flowers are a beautiful size, with a rich, vibrant orange colour, surrounding a rounded heart with tones of ember. Truly flamboyant and generous, this plant is ideal in a pot or as a border plant. It is also a low-maintenance plant that adapts to all well-drained soils, even occasionally dry ones.
Native to the western United States, from Georgia to Michigan, passing through Oklahoma and Ohio, Echinacea purpurea is a perennial with a strong character, unlike anything known, but which confidently colonizes rocky prairies, savannas, clear undergrowth, and roadsides in its natural habitat. 'Kismet Intense Orange' is a dwarf form of this robust pioneer. It forms a dense and sturdy clump, 40-45cm (16-18in) in height and 60cm (24in) in width. This plant does not weaken or collapse, demonstrating excellent resilience. The opposite lanceolate leaves are dark green and covered in rough hairs. The abundant flowering occurs from July to October and is very popular with butterflies. The branched stems terminate in a solitary head measuring 8cm (3in) in diameter, with a prominent, bristly central disc, initially orange with red highlights, surrounded by petals or ligules in a range of orange shades. The fruit is an achene that releases seeds which birds enjoy. This plant securely and deeply anchors itself in the soil, thanks to its well-developed root system.
Echinacea Kismet Intense Orange can be grown in pots or in open ground. This perennial fits well in borders alongside other varieties from the Kismet series or in the company of compact Inulas, torch lilies, yarrows, daisies, globe thistles, and Coreopsis. Lighten up the scene by mixing in some ornamental grasses like Stipa tenuifolia, Muhlenbergia capillaris... Splendid in borders, the beautiful colours of Echinacea are also highly appreciated in fresh or dried flower bouquets.
A medicinal plant: In homeopathy, the root of Echinacea is used to combat colds and strengthen the immune system. These properties were already used by Native Americans. The name Echinacea comes from the Greek echinos which means "hedgehog-like" and acea meaning "having the shape of", referring to the appearance of the flower's heart.
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Echinacea
x purpurea
Kismet Orange Intense
Asteraceae
Purple Coneflower, Eastern Purple Coneflower
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Echinacea Kismet sometimes takes its time to establish itself; indeed, its growth is rather slow. But in return, once in place, it requires no particular care and is very resistant to pests and diseases. It is preferably planted in spring, in a sunny location, in a mixture of potting soil and garden soil. The soil should be deep and loose to accommodate its root system. Mulch the base in May to keep it cool in summer. Remove faded flowers as they appear to prolong flowering. Divide the clump when flowering slows down. It is a rhizome plant that can become invasive if it likes its environment. As the plant ages, it becomes more susceptible to aphid attacks and powdery mildew. Mulch the base in May to keep it cool in summer, as it is sensitive to water shortage during the flowering period.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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