Description
Echinacea ‘Panama Red’ is a striking cultivar of the popular coneflower, renowned for its vibrant red flowers. The blooms feature prominent, cone-shaped centers that are a deep, rich red or burgundy, surrounded by petals that are a slightly lighter shade of red. This bold coloration makes ‘Panama Red’ a standout in any garden setting.
The plant typically grows to a medium height, making it suitable for mid-border planting or as a part of mixed perennial beds. Blooming from mid-summer to early fall, ‘Panama Red’ has a long flowering period and is known for attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies, adding to the garden’s ecological diversity. Echinacea prefers well-drained soil and thrives in full sun, although it can tolerate some light shade.
Echinacea ‘Panama Red’ is also valued for its hardiness, low maintenance requirements and resistance to drought once established. Additionally, its flowers are excellent for cutting and using in floral arrangements. Perennial.
