Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
The stunning blooms of the Vintage Ruby Coneflower look positively jewel-like when they open in midsummer. Also known as Echinacea x Sunmagic Vintage Ruby, this hybrid coneflower develops a mass of flat open flowers in shades of ruby red from July until September. This is a compact cultivar with a height of up to 2 feet.
Originally a native of North America, the Vintage Ruby Coneflower is perfect for attracting bees and butterflies. Exceptionally cold hardy, Vintage Ruby grows well in zones 4 to 9. This coneflower is ideal for providing late summer color and interest to a border or for growing in a container.
Vintage Ruby Coneflower Care
Vintage Ruby Coneflower produces the best flowers when planted in full sun and in well-drained soil. It does not tolerate wet feet, so water only when the top 2 inches of soil are dry and err on the drier side. Fertilizing is not usually necessary. Instead, an annual mulch in spring will help give the plant a boost.
Deadhead as the blooms fade by cutting the bloom stem back to a leaf or new bud, which will encourage new blooms. When dormant in winter, simply cut back all growth to just above ground level to allow new growth to emerge.
Vintage Ruby Coneflower Spacing
Remaining compact, the Vintage Ruby Coneflower grows to around 18 to 24 inches tall and wide. Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart or slightly closer for a denser effect.
*Image courtesy of Penn State University
Vintage Ruby Coneflower Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 4 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 1-2 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 1-2 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Clumping
- Water Needs
- Dry
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Red
- Flower Description
- Ruby Red
- Bloom Time
- Summer to Fall
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Herbaceous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Vintage Ruby Coneflower
- Also Known As
- Coneflower
- Botanical Name
- Echinacea x Sunmagic Vintage Ruby
Simple Plant Spacing Calculator
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
We stand behind our plants with industry-leading guarantees to give you peace of mind.
We want your plants to arrive in great condition! If you notice any issues upon delivery, contact us within 3 days.
Starting January 1, 2026 all bushes, perennials & trees purchased come with an extended 1-year warranty for added confidence. If your plant dies due to a health issue within a year, we’ll make it right.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
If you have any questions about shipping restrictions, feel free to reach out to our team!