Product Description
Echinacea 'Frankly Scarlet' PP33582 CPBRAF (30)ct Flat
COLOR CODED® Collection
Common Name: Coneflower
4" bright scarlet orange flowers. Flowers held over dark green foliage and demonstrates good branching. Intense color lightens to coral orange with age.
Join the craze with this new collection of single Coneflowers for Proven Winners. These varieties are produced clonally from tissue culture, so all plants will be identical in color and habit. These varieties were selected for their excellent basal branching, flower performance, large flower size, and horizontally held petals. Enjoy these as late summer interest for your garden. These are perfect varieties as pollinator magnets and during late fall to winter the seed heads will serve as food for birds. Two varieties are available the first year, stayed tuned for more colors in the future!
Praised for their cheerful brightly colored flowers, coneflowers are a mainstay in today's garden. Be sure to leave some spent blooms on the plants in the fall because their seeds provide winter food for finches and other birds. The dried seed heads also provide architectural interest in the winter.
Coneflowers like it sunny and hot. Though they will tolerate light shade, fewer flowers will be produced, and the plants will be weakened. Light, loamy soils are best, but coneflowers will grow in any well-drained soil. Once established, they are quite drought tolerant. If properly cared for, they will form attractive colonies and will live for many years.
Height: 26.0-28.0 Inches
Spread: 16.0-20.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8
Flower Color: Scarlet Orange Shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Full Sun to Part Shade
Low to Average Water Needs
Poor to Fertile Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Mid to Late Summer
Attracts Butterflies and Songbirds
Bee Friendly
Deer Resistant
Seasonal Interest: Dried Seed Heads
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Cut Flower, Dried Flower, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant Flowers, Mass Planting
Echinacea 'Frankly Scarlet' is a vibrant and eye-catching coneflower that will add a bold splash of color to your garden. Here is what makes it so special:
- Intense Scarlet Blooms: 'Frankly Scarlet' is renowned for its vivid, scarlet-red flowers. These blooms are large, typically reaching 4 inches in diameter, and they hold their color well, not fading too quickly. The petals are slightly reflexed, giving the flower a more open and airy appearance. The central cone is a dark reddish-brown, which contrasts beautifully with the scarlet petals.
- Long Blooming Period: This coneflower is a prolific bloomer, producing flowers from summer through fall. With deadheading, you can encourage even more blooms and extend the flowering period. The flowers are produced on strong, upright stems that hold up well even in windy conditions.
- Attractive Foliage: Even when not in bloom, 'Frankly Scarlet' offers visual interest with its dark green, lance-shaped leaves. The leaves are arranged alternately along the stems and have a slightly rough texture. They remain attractive throughout the growing season, providing a nice backdrop for the flowers.
- Compact Growth: It has a compact and upright growth habit, typically reaching about 26-28 inches in height and 16-20 inches in width. This makes it a great choice for borders, containers, or smaller gardens. It also works well in mixed plantings with other perennials.
- Attracts Pollinators: Like other coneflowers, 'Frankly Scarlet' is a magnet for pollinators such as butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. It is a valuable addition to any garden designed to support these important creatures. The flowers provide a rich source of nectar for pollinators, and the seeds are also eaten by birds in the fall.
- Deer Resistant: It is also deer-resistant, making it a good choice for gardens where deer are a problem. Deer tend to avoid coneflowers because of their rough foliage and bitter taste.
- Low Maintenance: 'Frankly Scarlet' is a relatively low-maintenance plant that is easy to grow. It is drought-tolerant once established and is also relatively pest and disease resistant.
- Versatile Use: 'Frankly Scarlet' can be used in a variety of ways in the landscape. It is a great choice for adding color to borders, containers, or even as a mass planting. It also works well in cut flower gardens, as the flowers are long-lasting in vases.
- Companion Plants: 'Frankly Scarlet' pairs well with a variety of other perennials, including other coneflowers, daylilies, phlox, and sedum. It also looks great with ornamental grasses.
Here are some additional points to consider about Echinacea 'Frankly Scarlet':
- Sunlight: It thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for best blooming.
- Soil: It prefers well-drained soil but is adaptable to various soil types as long as the drainage is good.
- Watering: Once established, it is relatively drought-tolerant, but regular watering during the first year will help it establish a strong root system.
- Pruning: Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms and help maintain a tidy appearance. In late fall or early spring, you can cut back the stems to the ground.
- Hardiness: It is generally hardy in USDA zones 4-8, making it suitable for a wide range of climates.
Echinacea 'Frankly Scarlet' is a delightful and easy-to-grow perennial that will bring vibrant color and long-lasting beauty to your garden. Its intense scarlet blooms, attractive foliage, and compact growth habit make it a versatile choice for various garden settings. It is a great option for adding a pop of color to borders, containers, or even as a mass planting. And its ability to attract pollinators and resist deer makes it a valuable addition to any garden.
Thirty (30) plants per flat (or tray). Approximate Plug Measurements: 3in deep x 2in wide.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
