- Partial Shade to Full Sun (3+ Hours Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 24 - 26 Inches
- Mature Spread 18 - 20 Inches
- Growing Zones 4 - 8
Color Coded® Coneflowers are Echinacea hybrids in a range of colors. One in a Melon Coneflower has single petals in a delicate shade of melon orange surrounding a large cone. The color is subtle and cooling, just like a slice of melon on a hot summer day. One in a Melon will look great combined with hot-colored summer perennials in a traditional cottage garden or planted on a deck or patio as part of a container garden.
The compact size and shorter stems of the Color Coded® series ensure that little extra staking or support is needed to keep the large flower stems upright. Coneflowers are a true North American native that supports wild wildlife in your garden. The flowers provide nectar for beneficial pollinators all summer long, the seedheads attract nonmigrating birds from fall to winter, and even the hollow flower stems house beneficial insects from winter to late spring. One in a Melon Coneflower would look great planted en masse as part of a naturalized planting or on the outside zones of a rain garden. It also looks at home as a thriller in a mixed seasonal container for your front step or deck.
Color Coded® One in a Melon Coneflower Care
Coneflowers require soil that drains well and is not heavy in texture. Once Echinacea has been established, this plant is very drought tolerant and dislikes soggy soil at any time during the year. Water newly planted coneflowers 2-3 times weekly for the first season to encourage deep, vigorous root growth. Mulch around the plant crowns with 3-4 inches of organic compost as the new growth emerges in spring. This will help the soil retain moisture longer and provide nutrients as the organic material decomposes. Full sun is needed for the best flowering, although part shade either early or late in the day is also acceptable.
Coneflowers can be deadheaded during the first part of the summer to keep plants tidy and flowering well. Allow flowers to set seed late in the summer to attract wildlife into your garden for the fall and winter. Allowing spent foliage to remain on the plant through the winter provides a layer of insulation for the growth crown if you garden in the lower hardiness zones.
Color Coded® One in a Melon Coneflower Spacing
The mature height for One in a Melon is 26 inches, with a spread of 20 inches. Space plants 18 inches apart on the center when planting in a large group or with other perennials. Coneflowers growing in containers require a pot with at least a 12-inch diameter.
Color Coded® One in a Melon Coneflower Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Perennial |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (3+ Hours Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 24 - 26 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 18 - 20 Inches |
| Mature Spacing: 18 - 20 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Orange |
| Flower Description: Melon |
| Bloom Period: Summer |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Dark green |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Heat |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Native to North America |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
| Common Name: Color Coded® One in a Melon Coneflower |
| Other Name(s): N/A |
| Scientific Name: Echinacea hybrid |
- SKU:
- ECHOM
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
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Plant Shipping
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations