{"product_id":"echinacea-purpurea-pollynation-orange-red-coneflower","title":"Echinacea purpurea PollyNation™ Orange Red | Coneflower","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eEchinacea purpurea PollyNation™ Orange Red | Coneflower Seeds\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEchinacea purpurea PollyNation™ Orange Red is a striking perennial with large, intensely coloured orange-red flowers and a strong, well-branched habit. A FastraX perennial bred to flower from seed in the first year without vernalization, it is an excellent choice for sunny perennial borders, pollinator gardens, containers and premium pot production.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePollyNation™ Orange Red combines the classic beauty and resilience of \u003cstrong\u003ePurple Coneflower\u003c\/strong\u003e with a vibrant, warm flower colour. The large daisy-like blooms feature rich \u003cstrong\u003eorange-red petals surrounding a prominent central cone\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a bold display from summer onwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants develop a naturally well-branched habit, reaching approximately \u003cstrong\u003e65 cm in height and 35 cm in width\u003c\/strong\u003e. Among the PollyNation™ colours, Orange Red is particularly vigorous, producing substantial plants with excellent garden presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established, Echinacea is remarkably tolerant of \u003cstrong\u003eheat and periods of drought\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an excellent perennial for sunny gardens and low-maintenance perennial plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers are also highly attractive to \u003cstrong\u003ebees, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e, bringing both colour and life to the summer garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow PollyNation™ Orange Red?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStriking \u003cstrong\u003eorange-red flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, eye-catching blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers in the first year from seed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo vernalization required for first-year flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong, naturally well-branched plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVigorous growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent heat tolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood drought tolerance once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-lasting summer colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly attractive to bees and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for perennial borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful in sunny landscape plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for pots and patio containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy perennial for USDA zones 4–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo pinching normally required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eEchinacea purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e PollyNation™\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coneflower \/ Purple Coneflower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange-red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 65 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 35 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, vigorous and well branched\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 20–24 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA zones 4–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9–1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed form:\u003c\/strong\u003e ApeX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asteraceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial beds, borders, landscape plantings, pots and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFirst-Year Flowering Echinacea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePollyNation™ Orange Red belongs to the \u003cstrong\u003eFastraX perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e group and has been selected specifically to \u003cstrong\u003eflower in the first year from seed without vernalization\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a significant advantage compared with traditional seed-grown perennials that may require a cold period before flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePollyNation™ is a \u003cstrong\u003efacultative long-day plant\u003c\/strong\u003e. Longer days combined with high light levels encourage earlier flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spring crop time is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20–24 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSowing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Sow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor first-year flowering, start the seeds indoors in \u003cstrong\u003elate winter to early spring\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting early provides the plants with sufficient time to develop and flower during their first growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Sow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow \u003cstrong\u003e1 seed per plug\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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