Paradiso Tall Mix Echinacea Seed

3–4″ wide blooms in shades of magenta, cream, yellow, white, and orange can be used as casual cut-flowers, high-impact landscaping, or for perennial beds. Compared to Cheyenne Spirit, Paradiso Tall Mix has taller plants and a wider color range, including some softer hues such as white and cream. Attracts and is a food source for bees and other pollinators. .

Specs:

• Plant Height: 24–36″
• Packet: 20 seeds

DAYS TO GERMINATION:10-15 days at 65-70°F (18-21°C).

SOWING:Transplant (recommended): Sow 8-10 weeks before planting outside. Transplant into cell packs or larger containers after the first true leaves appear, 30-40 days after sowing the seed. Harden off and transplant outside in grow season .

Sow in groups of 3-4 seeds, 1/8″ deep. Thin to one plant. Sow in the fall to allow the oscillating temperatures and natural rain to stimulate germination.

LIGHT PREFERENCE:Sun. Will tolerate partial shade.

SOIL REQUIREMENTS:Average, well-drained soil.

PLANT SPACING:18-24″. Division is necessary only when the plants appear crowded.HARVEST:Fresh: For harvesting the flower, harvest when the petals are expanding. For harvesting the cone, harvest when the cone is raised and has turned golden.

Dried:Harvest when the cone is raised and has turned golden. Petals strip most easily at this point. After removing petals, hang to dry.