Echinacea ‘Summer Yellow Red’ – Vibrant Bicolour Coneflower
Echinacea ‘Summer Yellow Red’ is a striking perennial, prized for its bicoloured flowers with yellow outer petals fading to red near the central cone, blooming from mid-summer into early autumn. Upright stems rise above grey-green foliage, creating bold structure and eye-catching colour in borders, containers, and pollinator gardens.
This hardy, low-maintenance plant attracts bees and butterflies, offering long-lasting summer blooms. Perfect for mixed borders, cottage gardens, and naturalistic schemes, ‘Summer Yellow Red’ adds vivid colour, texture, and architectural interest.
Why Grow Echinacea ‘Summer Yellow Red’?
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Bicoloured Flowers – Yellow and red petals create dramatic visual impact.
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Long-Flowering – Blooms mid-summer to early autumn.
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Pollinator-Friendly – Attracts bees and butterflies.
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Compact, Upright Habit – Ideal for borders and containers.
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Low Maintenance – Hardy, drought-tolerant, and easy to grow.
Height and Spread
Grows to approximately 70–90cm (28–36in) high, with a spread of 40–50cm (16–20in).
Where to Site Your Echinacea ‘Summer Yellow Red’
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Mixed perennial borders
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Cottage and pollinator gardens
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Containers and patio planting
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Naturalistic or meadow-style schemes
How to Grow and Care
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil.
Light: Full sun for best flowering.
Watering: Water regularly until established; drought-tolerant once mature.
Maintenance
Deadhead spent flowers to prolong bloom and encourage new growth. Divide clumps every 3–4 years if needed. Generally pest- and disease-free.
Perfect Plant Combinations
Rudbeckia, Sedum, Lavandula, Salvia, ornamental grasses, other Echinacea varieties.
Conclusion
Echinacea ‘Summer Yellow Red’ is a hardy perennial with bicoloured yellow-and-red blooms, long-lasting summer interest, and pollinator appeal. Its upright, low-maintenance habit makes it perfect for borders, containers, and naturalistic garden schemes.
