Echinacea 'Tiki Torch'
(Coneflower 'Tiki Torch')
Family - Asteraceae
Category - Perennial
Origin - Raised in Oregon, USA
Discovered By - Raised by Terra Nova Nurseries
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H5
Height - up to 80cm
Width - up to 45cm
Location - The Hot Garden
Description: A herbaceous Perennial with a clump-forming and upright habit. Mid to dark green leaves are lanceolate to linear in shape. Daisy-like flowerheads have petals (ray florets) that are a deep, rich shade of orange. At the centre of each Bloom is a prominent, prickly, red and green cone. The flowerheads are held singly atop sturdy, upright stems and are produced from midsummer into mid-autumn. The Blooms are fragrant and very attractive to pollinating insects. Excellent for use as cut flowers.
The genus name Echinacea is based on the Greek word 'Echinos' for hedgehog, a reference to the prickly centre of the flower.
Flower:
Scented, daisy-like flowerheads have ray florets (petals) that are a rich, deep shade of orange. At the centre of each bloom is a red and green cone composed of disc florets and stiff, pointed bracts. The flowerheads are held singly on upright stems and are produced from July into October.
Flower colour: Orange
Flower shape: Daisy-like flowers, disc and ray florets, held singly
Flowering time: July, August, September, October
Foliage:
Mid to dark green leaves are lanceolate to linear in shape. The leaves are mostly held at the base of the plant with fewer leaves Alternately arranged on the flowering stems.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Lanceolate to linear
Propagation:
Plant Breeder's Rights (PBR). Unlicensed propagation for sale is prohibited.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun to partial shade in fertile soil that is well-drained.
