Echinacea 'Big Kahuna' (Big Kahuna Coneflower)
Botanical Information
Family | Asteraceae |
Genus | Echinacea |
Cultivar | 'Big Kahuna' |
Patent Number | PPAF |
Category | Perennials |
Origin | Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc. Part of the Prairie Pillars™ Collection |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 10 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2 - 8 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 - H3 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -35 - 4 |
Temperature (°F) | -30 - 40 |
Growth | Fast |
Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | Clumping, upright plant with very large orange flowers that appear in large numbers. |
Shape | Clumping, upright. |
Landscape | Great for use in mass plantings, mixed beds, or in a cut flower garden. |
Propagation | Propagate through division or root cuttings. |
Cultivation | Grow in full sun in an average soil. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Bark/Stem Description | Notably strong stems. |
Flower Description | Flowers are very large with a beautiful mango-honey colour sitting above the foliage with a sweet scent. |