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Jamberry Coneflower: Double Orange-to-Coral Blooms by Lavender
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Jamberry coneflower has big, fully double flowers about 4½ inches across, with wide ray petals around a domed center of short, shaggy petals. They open mandarin orange and mature to coral pink, so the plant carries a warm blend of both colors at once. Strong, well-branched stems hold the heavy blooms upright on a clump about 2 to 2½ feet tall.
The name sounds like breakfast, and the colors look like it too: think apricot jam and grapefruit.
Jamberry at a glance
| Trait | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Echinacea 'Jamberry' |
| Flowers | Fully double, about 4½ inches, mandarin orange aging to coral pink |
| Foliage | Dark green, coarse-textured |
| Size | 22 to 26 inches tall, 18 to 24 inches wide |
| Bloom | Early July into late summer, peaking late July |
| Hardiness | USDA zones 4-8 |
| Light | Full sun to light part shade |
| Deer | Resistant |
Warm color beside cool lavender
Orange and coral are about as far from purple as you can get, which is why the pairing works. Jamberry starts in early July as English lavender is in full swing, and keeps going after the lavender is cut. Its rounded, full flowers also contrast in shape with lavender's narrow spikes. At 2 feet or so, it fits the middle of a bed, with lower lavender in front or taller lavender varieties alongside.
Both prefer sun and soil that drains well, so they share a bed without fuss. Try a layout in the Companion Plant Planner.
Planting and care
- Timing: plant by late summer so roots establish before winter.
- Soil: average to lean, well drained. Hybrid coneflowers are most often lost to wet winter soil.
- Deadheading: cut spent flowers back to a side bud to keep new ones coming.
- Fall: leave some seed heads and stems standing for winter interest and for finches. Avoid heavy mulch over the crown.
- Watch for: aster yellows, which causes distorted green flowers. Remove affected plants.
For cutting
Jamberry is a good cut flower with sturdy stems. Cut when the petals are fully open but the center is still firm. A few stems with fresh lavender make a bright summer jar on the table. The flowers also have a faint, lightly sweet, honey-like scent. Plan a cutting row with the Cut Flower Planner.
The 72-cell plug tray
Jamberry is offered as a 72-cell plug tray, a good option for mass plantings and borders or potting up your own plants. See the product page for current availability.
Frequently asked questions
Why are my flowers fading quickly?
Color is richest in moderate temperatures and can fade faster in extreme heat. That is normal.
Do pollinators visit double coneflowers?
Some do, but less than single coneflowers, since the doubled centers offer less pollen. Lavender nearby will keep the bees busy.
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