Echinacea Purpurea Lakota Orange 5 Litre Pot

Echinacea purpurea ‘Lakota Orange’ – Warm, Sunset Tones for a Bold Summer Border

Echinacea purpurea ‘Lakota Orange’ is a strikingly vibrant coneflower known for its intense orange to tangerine-hued blooms. Part of the Lakota Series, it offers bold, sunset-coloured daisy flowers on compact, bushy plants, making it ideal for smaller gardens, pots, and colourful borders. Its long flowering season, drought resistance, and pollinator appeal make it a must-have for adding fiery energy to your summer garden.

Seasonal Beauty & Growth

Spring:

• Forms a neat clump of dark green foliage.

• Grows rapidly, preparing for an extended flowering season.

Summer:

• Produces masses of daisy-like flowers in glowing shades of orange, coral, and amber, each with a coppery cone.

• Blooms continuously from early to late summer.

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators in abundance.

Autumn:

• Flowers persist into early autumn.

• Seedheads offer structure and can be left for birds and winter interest.

Winter:

• Dies back to ground level.

• Leave dried stems for wildlife or cut back for a tidy look. Hardy and returns reliably each year.

Structure & Form

• Height: 40–50 cm

• Spread: 35–45 cm

• Habit: Compact, upright, and clump-forming

• Foliage: Deep green, lance-shaped leaves

• Flowers: Fiery orange petals with bronze-brown cones

• Growth Rate: Fast

• Lifespan: Hardy, long-lasting perennial

Perfect for Various Landscapes

• Sunny Borders: Brings a hot pop of colour in mixed perennial beds.

• Wildlife Gardens: Excellent nectar source for pollinators.

• Small Gardens & Containers: Compact form is perfect for pots and tight spaces.

• Drought-Tolerant Gardens: Great in gravel gardens or low-maintenance plantings.

• Prairie & Naturalistic Schemes: Combine with grasses and late-summer bloomers for a prairie-style effect.

Growing Conditions & Care

• Position: Full sun is best for strong flowering and sturdy growth.

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil; tolerates poor or sandy conditions.

• Watering: Water regularly until established. Drought-tolerant once mature.

• Hardiness: RHS H5 – hardy throughout most of the UK.

• Maintenance: Deadhead to extend blooming, or leave seedheads for birds. Divide every few years in spring.

Why Choose Echinacea ‘Lakota Orange’?

• Brilliant Colour: Bright orange flowers add energy and contrast.

• Long Blooming: Enjoy colour from June to September.

• Wildlife Friendly: A pollinator favourite.

• Compact Size: Great for smaller gardens or container displays.

• Tough & Easy: Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and reliably hardy.

Perfect Plant Combinations

• With Rudbeckia or Coreopsis: Create a fiery palette of oranges and yellows.

• With Blue Salvias or Lavender: Orange and blue contrast beautifully.

• With Ornamental Grasses: Add height, texture, and movement.

• With Sedum or Achillea: Pair with flat flowerheads for a diverse and pollinator-rich planting.

Echinacea ‘Lakota Orange’ is a compact powerhouse of colour, providing season-long vibrancy, structure, and wildlife value. Whether in borders, containers, or naturalistic settings, it delivers bold impact with minimal fuss.

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Does the height include the pot?

No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description

How long does delivery take?

Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.

Where will you leave my plants?

We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.