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Coneflower 'Sundown'

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Sundown is part of the Echinacea genus and is a Coneflower variety. Its scientific name is Echinacea 'Sundown'. 'Sundown' is considered a patented hybrid cultivar. A type of Flower, it mainly grows as a Perennial plant - which means it typically grows best over a long period (from 3 years+). Sundown is known for growing to a height of approximately 3.90 feet (that's 1.20 metres in metric).

Sundown Coneflower is great for inexperienced gardeners and those that like low maintainance gardens.

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Coneflower 'Sundown' have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Coneflower 'Sundown'

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Sundown likes a position of full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that Sundown is thought of as half hardy, so protect with a row cover whenever the temperatures drop. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Sundown are Zone 3 and Zone 10. Sundown requires a soil ph of 6.0 - 8.0 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Sundown from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.95 feet (60.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.2 inches (0.5 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 25°C / 77°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Sundown about 56 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Sundown

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Sundown is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Sundown

Coneflower 'Sundown' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Sundown exhibits. Perennial Category The category for the Sundown plant. Flower
Hardiness Is Sundown frost hardy? Half Hardy
Mature Height How tall does Sundown grow? 1.20 metres / 3.90 feet Mature Spread How wide does Sundown grow? 50.0 cm / 1.62 feet
USDA Zone Range What zones does Sundown grow best in? Zone 3 - Zone 10 pH Range The level of acidity for Sundown. 6.0 - 8.0
Sun How much sunlight does Sundown need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Sundown require? Low Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Sundown need? Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Sundown need in order to germinate? 25°C / 77°F to Help build our wiki! Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Sundown in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Sundown? 0.5 cm / 0.2 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Sundown 60.0 cm / 1.95 feet

How long does Sundown take to grow?

These estimates for how long Coneflower 'Sundown' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Sundown to germinate? 21 days Average 21 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Sundown? + 52 days Average 52 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Sundown is ready for harvest / bloom? + 429 days Average 429 days | Min 425 days | Max 432 days (3)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Sundown? = 502 days

When should I sow Sundown?

Folia's when to plant Coneflower 'Sundown' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

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