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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 Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9 |
| Plant Type: |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 18 - 24 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 18 - 24 Inches |
| Spacing: 18 - 24 Inches |
| Habit: Clumping |
| Flower Color(s): Red |
| Flower Description: Ruby Red Flowers |
| Bloom Period: Summer |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Green Shades |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: N/A |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Containers |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Continuous Blooming or Rebloomer |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Vintage Ruby Coneflower |
| Other Name(s): Coneflower |
| Scientific Name: Echinacea x Sunmagic Vintage Ruby |
- SKU:
- 1231015408-pc
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
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
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Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
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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.
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